larger crocodiles can survive for extended periods without eating, sometimes over a year. Crocodiles are ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, meaning their metabolic rate is much lower than that of warm-blooded animals. This allows them to conserve energy very efficiently.

In extreme situations, crocodiles can slow down their metabolism even further and enter a state of minimal activity. During this time, they can live off their own body tissue, effectively "shutting down" and conserving energy until food becomes available again. This remarkable ability is one of the reasons crocodiles have survived for millions of years, adapting to various environments and conditions. Their ability to go without food for such long periods is a testament to their evolutionary resilience.

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