Dwarf Crocodile Behavior and Adaptations

The video explores the dietary habits and hunting strategies of dwarf crocodiles. These crocs adapt their diet based on seasonal availability, snacking on various small animals. They employ a 'sit and wait' strategy to catch prey like catfish, using their ability to hold their breath for extended periods. Their unique adaptations, such as a flap of skin to close the windpipe and sensory pits to detect prey, aid in their hunting. Crocs must surface to eat, relying on their highly acidic stomachs to digest food.

What is a key characteristic of the dwarf crocodile's diet?

• Their diet changes with the seasons.

• They only eat plants.

• They prefer to eat large mammals.

• They only eat during the night.

What is the primary hunting strategy of the dwarf crocodile?

• Chasing prey at high speed.

• Using tools to catch prey.

• Sitting and waiting for prey to come close.

• Hunting in packs.

How long can a dwarf crocodile hold its breath underwater?

• Two hours.

• One hour.

• About thirty minutes.

• Over four hours.

What adaptation helps the dwarf crocodile detect prey in the water?

• Vibrant skin color.

• Sharp eyesight.

• Sensory pits around the jaw.

• Long whiskers.

What does the catfish mistake the crocodile for?

• A rock.

• A submerged log.

• A patch of seaweed.

• Another fish.

Why must crocodiles surface to eat their prey?

• They cannot swallow underwater.

• They need sunlight to digest.

• They need to dry off before eating.

• They prefer to eat on land.

What is the role of the crocodile's highly acidic stomach?

• To break down tough materials like bones.

• To attract prey with its smell.

• To store food for long periods.

• To help them float in water.