2006-10-03 01:06:42 · 5 answers · asked by jimbo1566 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Yes, they do -- but it is NOT attached to the roof of the mouth, but the bottom. San Diego Zoo:
"A croc's tongue doesn't move—it's attached to the bottom of its mouth."
Also:
"Crocodiles also have special glands in their tongues that can get rid of excess salt, so they tend to live in saltwater habitats."
And from Crocodilian Biology Database:
"In order to swallow on land, the crocodile tips its head back and throws the food towards the back of its mouth with a flick of the head. Muscles pull the palatal valve down towards the tongue, allowing the food to enter the throat and oesphagus. "
Great photo of open mouth here: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/images/!cbd-gen-2b.jpg
2006-10-03 05:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A crocodile's tongue is attached to the roof of its mouth and he cannot move it.
2006-10-03 08:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeap yeap yeap, man Steve Irwin taught me alot.
2006-10-03 08:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by glo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea why?
2006-10-03 17:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Confused?! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they do not.
2006-10-03 08:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by sdgblueyes26 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋