CROCODILE RELATION TO BIRDS
DID YOU KNOW?
That crocodiles are
more closely related to birds than any other living reptiles.
Astoundingly they show
similar behavior traits with those of birds such as:
·
Crocodiles show a high degree of care to
their young ones just as the birds spend much time with their chicks
·
Just like birds, crocodiles build a nest
of plant materials
Other Facts about Crocodiles
·
The temperature at which the egg is
incubated during the first few weeks in
the nest determines if the embryo will develop into male or female
· Female crocodiles are produced at mid –range
incubation temperatures below 310C
·
male crocodiles are produced at mid –range
incubation temperatures above 310C-340C
· Unlike other reptiles the crocodiles have
four chambered heart and four chambered lungs which enable them to remain in
underwater for up to 60mins
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