Late Effects of Polio: The Medical. A. Polio: The Disease. Poliomyelitis (polio) is a viral illness that begins suddenly with flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, vomiting and/or diarrhea, muscle aching and feeling poorly.. The virus enters the body through the stomach and intestines.
Most crocodiles can sprint at a maximum speed of 6 to 7 miles per hour. The fastest crocodile on record was clocked at 11 miles per hour, during a full gallop. By contrast, top human race-walkers reach speeds of 8 miles per hour without breaking into a full run. Continue Reading.
FUNCTION: Moving the crocodile around in water, for a variety of reasons (e.g. hunting, thermoregulation, social interactions, relocation). Speeds vary from slow drifting to fast, powered swimming over 10kph. INVOLVING: Tail for propulsion, front and rear legs for steering and movement at very slow speeds