Crocodile store fats in

Crocodiles, like many reptiles, store excess energy in the form of lipids to survive extended periods without food [t1][t9]. Scientific studies on the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) identify three primary adipose tissue types: abdominal (visceral), steatotheca (an abdominal fat body), and tail tissues [t5][t7]. The tail serves as a significant reservoir for fat storage, which is utilized during periods of scarcity or for reproductive demands [t10]. While fat is also found in subcutaneous and intramuscular layers, the tail is anatomically specialized for large-scale lipid accumulation in crocodilians [t2][t5]. This physiological adaptation allows these apex predators to maintain muscle mass and exert high energy when necessary, despite requiring relatively infrequent feeding compared to endothermic mammals [t3].

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2. [2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5324266/