Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world
- Written by Kaitlin Barham, Wildlife ecology researcher, The University of Queensland
Australia ZooCrocodiles are hardy creatures, capable of adjusting their behaviour to cope with the heat of the tropics. But there’s a limit to their endurance.
Our new research shows the average body temperature of estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles in Far North Queensland has risen steadily over the past 15 years. The peaks align with...
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