Australian freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) transport their hatchlings to the water

Ruchira Somaweera; Richard Shine

doi:10.1670/11-056

Australian freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) transport their hatchlings to the water

Ruchira Somaweera^*, Richard Shine

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Remote video cameras recorded eight instances of nest excavation and parental transport of offspring to the water by Australian freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) inhabiting Lake Argyle in northwestern Australia. Parental assistance during hatching appears to be vital for successful emergence of hatchlings from nests in this area.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	407-411
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Herpetology
Volume	46
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1670/11-056
Publication status	Published - 1 Sep 2012
Externally published	Yes

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Australian freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) transport their hatchlings to the water

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