Crocodiles swallow their prey whole. They do not chew it.
So how do they digest it, considering that they can eat animals as big as deer, water buffalos, and even zebras? Letâs take a closer look at their digestive system.
The prey goes through the esophagus into their stomach. Here comes the most interesting part!
A crocodileâs stomach is divided into two chambers. The first one may contain rocks that the crocodile has previously swallowed. This is where the food is ground, and the stones are there to help. After the food is ground into smaller pieces, it goes into the second stomach chamber, which is more acidic. There, the food is digested.