2006-12-20 06:22:55 · 8 answers · asked by hackman 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Crocodiles DO have tear ducts! They possess lachrymal glands that secrete a proteinaceous fluid (tears), just like in humans. Of course, these are only visible when the croc is out of the water long enough to dry out.
They don't cry for remorse or sadness - merely to get debris out of their eyes.
The express "crocodile tears" which means false/insincere sadness, comes from the legend that crocodiles would attract prey by crying.
2006-12-20 06:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They arent "tears" but more of a secreation from the eyes. It is not similar to normal tears. It is to wash any junk out of their eyes.
2006-12-20 15:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by codeylol 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't - they have no tear ducts. Hence the term "crocodile tears" when someone is being sarcastic or snitty. Example "The Jews shed crocodile tears when Hitler blew his head off."
2006-12-20 14:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by itsnotarealname 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They produce tears because they need to keep their eyes wet or they will dry out and fall out.(mook)
2006-12-23 17:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They Do???
Merry Christmas
2006-12-20 14:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by Angell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they do this while they are eating to flush any debris out of their eyes
2006-12-20 14:27:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they saw u and got sad
2006-12-20 23:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by jbdaugherty2006 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because they are sad.
2006-12-20 14:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by ld 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋