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Kaitlin Barham, Wildlife ecology researcher, The University of Queensland

SHOCKING: Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world - What They Never Told You

Australia Zoo

Crocodiles 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 heatwaves during El Niño events.

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