Crocodile Ambush: Stillness and Power

Crocodiles can hold their breath for over an hour while hunting underwater. They slow their

heart rate down to just two or three beats per minute, entering a state so still they become

invisible to prey. Their eyes and nostrils sit on top of their skull, letting them see

and breathe while their massive bodies stay completely submerged. When they strike,

they explode from the water at speeds up to 25 miles per hour, clamping down with

the strongest bite force of any animal on Earth. That patient stillness is the secret.

They can wait motionless for hours, burning almost no energy, until the perfect

moment arrives. Then it is already too late for their prey.