Editing Reptile (section)

==={{anchor|Defense in crocodiles}}Defense in crocodilians===
When a [[crocodilian]] is concerned about its safety, it will gape to expose the teeth and tongue. If this does not work, the crocodilian gets a little more agitated and typically begins to make hissing sounds. After this, the crocodilian will start to change its posture dramatically to make itself look more intimidating. The body is inflated to increase apparent size. If absolutely necessary, it may decide to attack an enemy.
[[File:White-headed dwarf gecko.jpg|thumb|A [[White-headed dwarf gecko]] with shed tail]]
Some species try to bite immediately. Some will use their heads as [[sledgehammer]]s and literally smash an opponent, some will rush or swim toward the threat from a distance, even chasing the opponent onto land or galloping after it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ferocious Crocs |series=Animal Planet |publisher=Animal.discovery.com |date=2008-09-10 |url=http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/safari/crocs/expert/expert6.html |access-date=March 16, 2010}}</ref> The main weapon in all crocodiles is the bite, which can generate very high bite force. Many species also possess [[Canine tooth|canine]]-like teeth. These are used primarily for seizing prey, but are also used in fighting and display.<ref>{{cite journal |author1=Erickson, Gregory M. |author2=Gignac, Paul M. |author3=Steppan, Scott J. |author4=Lappin, A. Kristopher |author5=Vliet, Kent A. |author6=Brueggen, John D. |author7=Inouye, Brian D. |author8=Kledzik, David |author9=Webb, Grahame J.W. |author10= Claessens, Leon |display-authors=6 |year=2012 |title=Insights into the ecology and evolutionary success of crocodilians revealed through bite-force and tooth-pressure experimentation |journal=PLOS ONE |volume=7 |issue=3 |page=e31781 |doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0031781 |doi-access=free |pmid=22431965 |pmc=3303775 |bibcode=2012PLoSO...731781E}}{{open access}}</ref>