Crocodiles have been hunted and consumed for centuries for skins, nutrients, and medicines. These indomitable trends have overpowered restrictions from wildlife and conservation agencies, continuing the illegal trades of crocodiles across the world. This
Nina Naquiah Ahmad Nizar +4 more
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Density and management of estuarine crocodile in Samarahan river basin, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo [PDF]
Estuarine crocodile, Crocodylus porosus is the most common crocodile found in Sarawak, Malaysia. Despite its importance in ecological services, socio-economy and cultural belief, crocodiles are still considered pests due to frequent human crocodile ...
Ruhana Hassan +3 more
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Diving behaviour of a reptile (Crocodylus johnstoni) in the wild: Interactions with heart rate and body temperature [PDF]
The differences in physical properties of air and water pose unique behavioural and physiological demands on semiaquatic animals. The aim of this study was to describe the diving behaviour of the freshwater crocodile Crocodylus johnstoni in the wild and ...
Franklin, C. E., Read, M., Seebacher, F.
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Nile Crocodiles in Lake Nasser, Egypt, Are Found Close to Fishermen's Camps, Indicating Potential Conflicts. [PDF]
We investigated the relative importance of environmental and anthropogenic variables determining the distribution of Nile crocodiles to predict and mitigate the risks of human–crocodile conflicts. A better understanding of such variables will potentially prevent conflicts or even promote coexistence between crocodiles and humans.
Ezat MA +3 more
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Agonistic behavior of captive saltwater crocodile, crocodylus porosus in Kota Tinggi, Johor [PDF]
Agonistic behavior in Crocodylus porosus is well known in the wild, but the available data regarding this behavior among the captive individuals especially in a farm setting is rather limited. Studying the aggressive behavior of C.
Abdul-Latiff, Muhammad Abu Bakar +6 more
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Translocated saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia often return to their original capture sites, which complicates management interventions aimed at reducing human-crocodile conflict.
Yusuke Fukuda +4 more
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(1) Background: Pancuronium bromide is a neuromuscular blocker used for immobilizing crocodiles that can be reversed with neostigmine. A recommended drug dose has only been established for saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), mostly based on trials
Lionel Schilliger +6 more
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Microsatellite-based population structure corresponding to the geographic origin of saltwater crocodiles in Sarawak River Basins [PDF]
Of the recognized 24 crocodilian species, two species are found in Sarawak: the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) and Malayan false gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii). C.
Reymathi a/p Nadarajan +3 more
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Transient receptor potential ion channels control thermoregulatory behaviour in reptiles. [PDF]
Biological functions are governed by thermodynamics, and animals regulate their body temperature to optimise cellular performance and to avoid harmful extremes.
Frank Seebacher, Shauna A Murray
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THE LECTOTYPE AND TYPE LOCALITY OF CANDOIA CARINATA (REPTILIA, SERPENTES) [PDF]
The lectotype of Boa carinata Schneider, 1801, has been rediscovered and is now ZMFK35503, having been transferred in 1977 from the Göttingen Museum, its original location.
Bohme, Wolfgang +4 more
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