Crocodile Tears Are Real or False: In childhood, we have heard such proverbs and idioms, which we use indiscriminately, but do not know why they were created? Some such proverbs are included – shedding Crocodile Tears. After all, what is so special about crocodile and crocodile tears that only these creatures are used for false tears? Do they always shed false tears or is there some other reason behind filling their eyes.
The proverb crocodile tears is used to confuse someone with false tears. Although every animal sheds tears when it is sad, but the tears of crocodile and alligator are more famous. Tears flow from the eyes of every creature living on earth, but the tears of crocodiles and alligators are more famous. Today, if the example of ‘crocodile tears’ is given, then also know the special reason behind it.
Why are crocodile tears false?
When scientists did research on tears ranging from humans to animals, they came to know that everyone’s tears contain the same chemicals and they come out of the tear duct. Tears come out of a special gland and they contain minerals and proteins. Now talking about crocodile or alligator tears, in the year 2006 neurologist D Malcolm Shaner and zoologist Kent A Vliet did research on American alligators. They were kept away from water and given something to eat at a dry place. When he started eating, tears started coming out of his eyes. Bubbles and tears came out of his eyes. The result of this study in Bio Science was concluded that the tears in their eyes are not the result of any sorrow, rather they shed tears while eating.
The tears in their eyes are not the result of any sorrow, rather they shed tears while eating. (Credit-Shutterstock)
There is a difference between alligator and crocodile.
Physically there is a slight difference between alligator and crocodile. The crocodile’s mouth is slightly rounded from the front and looks like a u. On the other hand, the shape of the crocodile’s mouth is like Sharp i.e. V. Although both shed tears while eating. Flies drink their tears because they are full of minerals and proteins. The funny thing is that their tears are not always false, even in pain and sorrow both these creatures shed tears, but they have already become infamous.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : February 13, 2023, 07:30 IST