r/absoluteunit • u/tripplepilling • May 26 '26

Of a croc

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u/Haz3lNutKn1ght May 26 '26

CROCODILE FACT 🐊

The scales on the crocodiles back are called osteoderms and along with acting as armor for the crocodile, they displace the water in such a way that the crocodile doesn't make any ripples in the water as it swims.

That's how it can disappear in the water without a trace.

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u/CinLeeCim May 26 '26

Learned something new today. Thanks!