Why do crocodiles bask in the sun with mouth agape? Crocodiles are all cold-blooded reptiles. They depend on the sun to regulate their body temperature so when their body gets too cold,
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Phoenix Zoo - Alligators are cold-blooded animals. This means they cannot regulate their own body temperature, instead they assume the temperatures in their surrounding environment. To stay warm alligators are often seen
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