Mode of nutrition in crocodile
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veterinary mode of nutrition
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Crocodylus acutus is a carnivorous reptile that has no natural predators and is able to feed on basically anything it can get a hold of. Because crocodiles possess long, narrow snouts and spend of most of their time in or near the water, the most common source of nutrients for these animals is fish. Virtually any species of fish occupy the same waters as the crocodiles are a target for consumption, but two of the more commons ones in Florida are bass and tarpon. Younger crocodiles tend to feed mainly on fish, insects, and small amphibians such as frogs. As crocodiles get larger, they tend to feed on larger prey.
Another common source of food for these creatures is turtles. It might be crazy to think that a crocodile could consume a turtle due the turtle’s hard shell, but it is actually quite easy for a crocodile to break the shell due to its extremely powerful bite. Because crocodiles often lay at the edge of the water or are submerged near the water’s edge, it is not uncommon for larger crocs to take down a small to medium sized mammal that is along the shore. If a largAmerican Crocodile Feedinger prey item is captured, a unique behavior is then exhibited by crocodiles to kill and consume it. Once it has a grip on its prey, crocodiles will then drag the prey into the water and begin to roll over and over again in the water and in doing so will drown its prey. After the animal has been killed it will be swallowed whole, but if it is too big to swallow in one bite the crocodile will begin rolling again and will tear of bite sized pieces one at a time. Check out this video to get an idea of a crocodilian taking down a large animal.
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