BV Library Blog
October 16, 2020
A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue!
"A crocodile's tongue doesn't move. It is held in place at the roof of the mouth by a membrane. Because crocodiles spend so much time underwater, the tongue helps keep the throat closed, protecting the animal's airway. Unlike other species, the tongue plays no part in feeding."
-Meggitt, Jane. "Can a Crocodile Stick Out Its Tongue?". animals.mom.com, https://animals.mom.com/can-crocodile-stick-out-its-tongue-10015.html.Read more about crocodiles: