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Post by emperordinobot on Oct 9, 2008 19:00:47 GMT -5
Crocodiles are nature's wonders. The fact that they haven't evolved in form too much is simply...astonishing.
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Post by leopardgeckofan on Oct 9, 2008 19:55:29 GMT -5
Yes, there are crocodiles native to Indonesia. You won't find much information about this on a computer because I can't, but have been to Indonesia (Haven't been to the komodo islands yet)I've also visited Australia, the Philippines, Jamaica, and other countries (Mom is a travel nut lol) There are many Komodo dragons there, and they sometimes fall prey (Rarely large ones, mainly 4-5 foot dragons) to crocodiles. It is rare though as dragons are solitary. Yes, the crocodile has a strong immune system....stronger then any mammal...of course. Can it fight off cancer and blindness like sharks?
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Post by leopardgeckofan on Oct 9, 2008 19:58:26 GMT -5
Crocodiles are nature's wonders. The fact that they haven't evolved in form too much is simply...astonishing. Sharks haven't changed that much in form. Compare the cladoselache to this modern day dogfish shark. They look a lot alike.
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Post by Tyrannus-Rex on Oct 9, 2008 20:28:43 GMT -5
Yes, there are crocodiles native to Indonesia. You won't find much information about this on a computer because I can't, but have been to Indonesia (Haven't been to the komodo islands yet)I've also visited Australia, the Philippines, Jamaica, and other countries (Mom is a travel nut lol) There are many Komodo dragons there, and they sometimes fall prey (Rarely large ones, mainly 4-5 foot dragons) to crocodiles. It is rare though as dragons are solitary. Yes, the crocodile has a strong immune system....stronger then any mammal...of course. Crocodiles and all reptiles for that matter, can manage great being blind. Crocodiles don't need eyesight like humans do. And reptiles have exceptional immune systems, they rarely get cancer. Sharks have changed exceptionally more then crocodiles...I mean look at sarcosuchus..looks like a a gharial doesn't it? Look at deinosuchus....looks like an American alligator. At least they don't have large extremities growing from their backs like prehistoric sharks ;D Can it fight off cancer and blindness like sharks? Crocodiles and all reptiles for that matter, can manage great being blind. Crocodiles don't need eyesight like humans do. And reptiles have exceptional immune systems, they rarely get cancer. Sharks have changed exceptionally more then crocodiles...I mean look at sarcosuchus..looks like a a gharial doesn't it? Look at deinosuchus....looks like an American alligator. At least they don't have large extremities growing from their backs like prehistoric sharks ;D
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Post by leopardgeckofan on Oct 11, 2008 17:16:27 GMT -5
They can manage being blind? I so think not. Most insectivorous reptiles go off sight, not smell or anything. Crocs need their eyesight to to catch prey, if they were blind, how would they even know prey was coming if it was quiet? Modern day sharks also have "Extremities". Although only one prehistoric shark had a "Huge" extremity on it's back(Stethacanthus). Look at these various heterodontus forms: Oh... And megalodons look like great whites.
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Post by Tyrannus-Rex on Oct 11, 2008 18:36:33 GMT -5
Very cool looking sharks..is the last one a pygmy shark?
Umm...no...crocodiles don't rely completely on eyesight. They have extremely good smell...but their hearing isn't so good...however, its motion detecting body more then makes up for it's bad hearing. It's back and snout can pick up the smallest of vibrations....they do not need eyesight.
There are plenty of crocodiles today that loose their eyesight from disease or territory battles..and they cope very well..
Tyrannus-Rex
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Post by leopardgeckofan on Oct 11, 2008 22:20:30 GMT -5
Very cool looking sharks..is the last one a pygmy shark? Umm...no...crocodiles don't rely completely on eyesight. They have extremely good smell...but their hearing isn't so good...however, its motion detecting body more then makes up for it's bad hearing. It's back and snout can pick up the smallest of vibrations....they do not need eyesight. There are plenty of crocodiles today that l or territory battles..and they cope very well.. Tyrannus-Rex They can feel vibrations in the water. That means the antelope or something that they would eat would have to go in the water very close to them, something most animals wouldn't do (Of course, some animals are dumb, and the crocs get them! ). I thought you said they could fight off disease?
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Post by Tyrannus-Rex on Oct 12, 2008 4:14:09 GMT -5
No, their snouts are so sensitive they intentionally know what is at the water's edge and go into attack mode...maintaining themselves using the exact same attack plan they have used for millions and millions of years.....ambush..regardless of eyesight.
Not ALL disease. If a crocodile gets cut in or near the eye from a fight, chances are it will heal itself without a problem, but if the crocodiles' immune system is low or the infection gets out of hand...yes they can go blind (Or if the cornea is badly damaged).
But this is only IF the crocodile even goes blind...most of the time crocs don't receive eye damage when they get into a fight...usually tail, limb, or snout damage..
This means that crocodiles are VERY, VERY, VERY hardy animals. They are like the tanks of the natural world....they are ultimate killing machines.
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Post by leopardgeckofan on Oct 12, 2008 12:55:17 GMT -5
Don't they need to see to ambush?
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Post by Tyrannus-Rex on Oct 12, 2008 19:50:29 GMT -5
Not at all.
You see, when a crocodile is about to ambush, all of its senses are on high alert. It can detect the animal, and know exactly where to strike.
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