# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DEmhBJVIOWz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73494669-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/0020f48b63.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-01-09T10:43:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

The master of lurking 👁️

A crocodile’s secret third translucent eyelid – a nictitating membrane – acts like a pair of built-in goggles. While it doesn’t provide crystal-clear vision underwater, it keeps their eyes protected as they navigate aquatic life. Crocodiles are ambush predators, and use their excellent eyesight to lurk at the water’s surface – primed to strike...
 
#EarthCapture by jackswynnerton
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#CrocodileEyes #Reptiles #WildlifeFacts #Africa

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## Tags

earthcapture, africa, wildlifefacts, reptiles, crocodileeyes

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