8 Crocodile Facts That Can Amaze You
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Crocodiles have the most powerful bite in the animal kingdom, though their jaw-opening muscles are surprisingly weak.
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They have a unique tooth replacement system. They have between 60 and 110 teeth in their mouth at any given time.
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The incubation temperature of a crocodile's eggs determines whether the hatchlings are male or female.
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Generally, cooler nest temperatures produce mostly females, while warmer temperatures produce a higher ratio of males.
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They have excellent night vision due to a reflective layer behind their pupils and a third eyelid that protects their eyes under water.
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Crocodiles can detect tiny vibrations in the water with sensory organs on their snout and have a great sense of smell and hearing.
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They regulate their body temperature by basking in the sun or gaping their mouths to cool off, a behavior similar to panting.
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Crocodiles can live for a very long time, with lifespans of 30-70 years or more, and some individuals living past 100.
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