a. What do Nile crocodiles resemble? What do they feed on? armored tanks with huge teeth filled mouths; insects and small fish
b. How does the male croc get the female croc's attention? He bellows and splashes, slapping his snout on the water to get her attention
c. Where does the female lay her eggs? in a suitable area
d. How many eggs does she deposit? Does she watch them? 25-80; keeps constan guard
e. How do the mom & dad croc know when the baby crocs are ready to hatch? the young croc sends out high pitched sounds
f. Where does mom bring them once they hatch? she carries them to the water
g. How do crocs control their temperature? they bask in the sun durring the day
h. What's the scientific name for crocodile? How long can they grow? Crocodylus niloticus; to 20 feet
i. How long can they live? What kind of feet do they have? 45 years in the wild 80 in captivity; webbed feet
j. Where do Nile crocs live? Africa
k. How can you tell an alligator from a crocodile? By looking at its snout
l. What do crocs use their tails for? they use them to propel their selves to the water
m. What do crocs eat? (mammals) baboons, impala, hyenas, and wildebeest
n. What type of huge prey do crocs kill? young hippos, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and rare occasions, humans
o. Tell me about a croc's brain. They have the most highly developed brain of all the reptiles
p. How do stones aid in digestion for crocs? They help the crocs sigest their food