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Articles related to reptiles
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Why the Long Face?
The jaw strength of crocodiles can be predicted by simple linear measurements that could provide new insights into the diets of extinct marine reptiles. |
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The Illegal Wildlife Trade as a Source of New Alien Species
The illegal wildlife trade is increasing the likelihood that foreign reptiles will become established in the wild – with consequences for both biodiversity and human health. |
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New Lizard Species Discovered
Australia’s place as a centre for reptile biodiversity has been confirmed with the identification of two new species.
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Private Land Is Better for Birds than Conservation Reserves
Private land can help protect Australia’s endangered bird populations as effectively as the nation’s best performing conservation reserves, according to a study published in Ecography. |
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Were dinosaurs warm-blooded?
An analysis of muscular power reveals that cold-blooded crocodiles are poor models for our beliefs about dinosaur physiology.
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Browse: Kangaroos Eating Reptiles out of House and Home |
Browse: UV in Lizard’s Blue Tongue Evolved to Scare Predators |