2007-01-12 10:37:28 · 15 answers · asked by bradley w 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They can run in zig zags just not very well. They're long creatures so they can't turn easily (just like long lorries on the road).
2007-01-12 10:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw the Mythbusters show on this, and I have to say that I'd like to have seen them try their experiments with juvenile crocodiles.
The grown crocs are too heavy-bodied on land to do much moving for any length of time. They actually can overheat very quickly; in the wild, if crocs have to travel overland for any distance, they move relatively slowly and deliberately, and spend a fair amount of time resting and cooling off.
I think the Mythbusters would have gotten a truer read on the zigzag myth if they'd used a younger, smaller croc that could move quicker for longer without heating up.
2007-01-12 10:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Karin C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you watch Mythbusters? Even the HUMANS can't run in zig-zags!
2007-01-13 17:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zig zags are for joints and not for crocodiles silly
2007-01-12 10:40:01 · answer #4 · answered by goodtimefriend 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i just saw that on mythbusters. crocs and allys have a very powerful sudden jump, near the water. thats how they get there pray (when they drink). they will NEVER attack on land, unless hes like a foot away from u.
2007-01-12 10:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time to watch "MythBusters" on TLC. They just had this same question and answered it clearly. Maybe go to TLC online and watch the episode.
2007-01-12 10:41:30 · answer #6 · answered by summer_00_butterfly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's something to do with their joints and size - meaning they haven't got a very quick turning circle, and it's also quite a big one.
2007-01-12 10:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crocs can't run at all. They lunge. I watched Mythbusters too.
2007-01-12 11:07:24 · answer #8 · answered by sorcergeek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their body is to big and not shaped right. if you are getting chased by on run for your life in circles
2007-01-15 04:26:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cos they're getting away from Don Johnson as fast they can.
2007-01-12 11:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by Wizzy Woman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋