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The Brutal Lives of Alligators
21:48 - 30:15 (08:26)
Alligators are apex predators in their ecosystem. They stash their prey under logs and wait for it to ripen before tearing it into bite-sized chunks with their powerful jaws.
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Sea turtles have a clear film that covers their eyes when underwater and lack a salt gland that is present in sharks and shorebirds which can prevent excess salt from the body and keep water out of their stomachs and lungs allowing them to stay underwater for long durations.
21:48 - 23:43 (01:54)
Summary
Sea turtles have a clear film that covers their eyes when underwater and lack a salt gland that is present in sharks and shorebirds which can prevent excess salt from the body and keep water out of their stomachs and lungs allowing them to stay underwater for long durations.
ChapterThe Brutal Lives of Alligators
EpisodeAll About Alligators
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Alligators exert about 2900 pounds of pressure per square inch when they bite, which makes them the sixth strongest bite on Earth.
23:43 - 26:55 (03:12)
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Alligators exert about 2900 pounds of pressure per square inch when they bite, which makes them the sixth strongest bite on Earth. Their powerful jaws are used for crushing, as they need to break bones and shells of their prey such as big sea turtles.
ChapterThe Brutal Lives of Alligators
EpisodeAll About Alligators
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Alligators use the death roll technique to tear apart their prey into bite-sized chunks, which allows them to eat more efficiently.
26:55 - 30:15 (03:19)
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Alligators use the death roll technique to tear apart their prey into bite-sized chunks, which allows them to eat more efficiently. They also stash their prey under water so that it can ripen and become easier to eat.