The secret of hunting crocodiles

Research by American scientists shows that the marshes of the marshes know how to use small branches to act as bait, making it easier to catch prey.

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In the process of observing and studying the hunting characteristics of Indian crocodiles , the University of Tennessee researchers found they often use long, small branches to attract prey to birds.

According to observation, alligators are often located in shallow, swampy waters with long branches or small wooden sticks on their heads or mouths. They then lay motionless and waited for the wading birds to enter this area to gather small branches to make their nests. As the bird approaches, the crocodile will quickly jump forward and attack the prey.

Small sticks placed on the head or sucked in the mouth will help crocodiles attract birds and attack them more easily.(Photo: Nature World News)

In another study conducted in four areas in Louisiana, USA, including two areas where birds are often crowded to nest, scientists once again witness the ability to bait. similar of crocodile. Behavior of snare bait of crocodiles appears between March and May, the nesting season of the birds in the area.

In the nesting season, the birds often search in places with many small branches. At that time, alligators took advantage of this opportunity to deceive their sight and easily hunted.

Nature World News quoted Professor Vladimir Dinets as saying that this is the first study to show that alligators use tips to lure and base on their seasonal behavior to set traps.

Mr. Dinets also said that this study led them to change their perception of the hunting ability of crocodiles. Reptiles known as swamp assassins have a smarter and smarter way of hunting than they previously thought.