why do crocodiles' stomach s contain pebbles and stones usually called gastrolites or stomach stones?

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why do crocodiles' stomach s contain pebbles and stones usually called gastrolites or stomach stones?

2007-11-03 02:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by ren... 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles

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For the same reasons chickens and other birds swallow grit... crocs don't chew, gastroliths help grind up food when it reaches the stomach.

2007-11-03 09:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They're eating stones to chew all the stuff they swallow, but it could have other roles, it could act like a ballast when they dive if you're really interested you should read Wings Oliver works on the gastrolith!

2007-11-06 04:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Artishow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Coz they keep eating them under the water

2007-11-03 09:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋