How Crocodiles Survive Icy Conditions
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Crocodiles survive icy conditions by entering a hibernation-like state called brumation.
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This drastically slows their metabolism to conserve energy while keeping their nostrils above the ice to breathe, a process called "snorkeling".
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As cold-blooded reptiles, they slow down with the cold, and during freezes, they stick their snouts out of the water.
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This lets the ice form around them as they enter a near-motionless state, relying on stored energy until warmer weather returns.
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They stop eating and rely on body fat reserves, conserving energy during these periods.
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They seek warmer spots in deep water or muddy banks where temperatures are more stable.
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This adaptation allows them to survive short periods of freezing weather.
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Crocodiles (and their relatives) have survived major climatic shifts, including ice ages, by finding warmer refuges.
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