Crocodiles are the largest and strongest reptilians who spend their lifetime both in water and land.
The fact you might not know about the Crocodiles is that they eat stones.
Perhaps you know this but you don't know why they do that, in this article you're going to know the reasons.
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Why do crocodiles eat stones?
Crocodiles eat stones and these stones are scientifically known as Gastrolith. However, they don't eat stones for enjoyment as they do when they eat meat of prey. But they eat stones because of the following reasons.
1. To support digestion system
Crocodiles swallow Stones so as to help digestion system in their stomachs. This because they eat food without chewing since their jaws can not move a side to allow the teeth to grind the food. Thus swallowing these stones helps to grind food in their stomachs.
2. To make them feel belly full
Another reason for crocodiles to swallow stones is to feel full in their stomachs. Swallowing these stones makes them be able to stay for long time without getting food.
3. To support swimming
Also Crocodiles swallow stones so as to be able to swim well especially when they want to go deep under the water, these stones make them be heavy and be able to maintain to go deeper.
In addition; There are other animals who eat stones for digestion like whale, chicken and penguins.
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