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Crocodiles are overheating due to climate change — and it's changing their behavior

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In Australia , estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are struggling due to global warming.

Over a 15-year period, the average body temperature of the crocodiles increased by a small but significant amount.

They spent more days at their critical thermal limit — 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit ( 32 degrees Celsius) When their bodies get too hot, crocodiles spend more time attempting to cool themselves.