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You’re likely aware that crocodiles can be found in rivers, swamps, and other waterways, but did you know they can also be found in the ocean? Surprisingly, it is believed that crocodiles are present in most of the world’s major oceans and seas, including the Atlantic Ocean.
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It is true that dolphins can stay underwater but only for a couple of minutes. This is because after some time they face difficulty in breathing because they do not have gills like fish. And to
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Are dolphins nocturnal or diurnal? Do dolphins sleep at night like humans do? These are two of the most common questions that people ask about these beautiful aquatic mammals. Let’s dive deep into it! Dolphins do sleep at night but for a couple of hours. The average dolphin will sleep for around three hours at … Read more
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A new study suggests that it’s actually possible that dolphins could be playing with these creatures by carrying them around in their mouths because they enjoy the sensation of their bodies slowly inflating as a result of their defense mechanism.
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Dolphins do have jaws but they do not have jaw muscles but they do have jaw bones. The jaw of a dolphin is composed of bony elements which are connected with ligaments. The dolphin’s lower jaw extends in front of the upper jaw about as far as the nostrils, giving the jaw its characteristic shape.
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The Dolphin, like other mammals, needs air to function. So, instead of nostrils, the dolphin has a blowhole at the top of its head. When they come to the surface the blowhole opens, allowing them to breathe. Once under the surface, the blowhole closes.
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Sharks and seals both are predators with sharp teeth, but each has their own hunting style, habitat and diet but while in a fight sharks will defeat seals due to their huge size and speed.
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Killer whales are believed to be more powerful than humpback whales and can kill them easily, yet humpback whales are also powerful and can attack killer whales in groups as well.
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Like other mammals, whales do eat fish. There are two kinds of whales that feed exclusively on fish—the killer whale and the pilot whale. The killer whale has been documented preying on fish as large as an adult human!
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Whales are mammals, which means that they can sleep – just like humans do. It’s actually very simple-whales sleep like most other mammals, floating at the surface of the water as they close their blowholes and drift off to dreamland.