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Behaviors in the Cuban Crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer).

Authors :
MURPHY, JAMES B.
EVANS, MATTHEW
AUGUSTINE, LAUREN
MILLER, KYLE
Source :
Herpetological Review. Jun2016, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p235-240. 6p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses behavioral studies of Cuban Crocodile Crocodylus rhombifer alongwith information on observations made at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. It reveals that object play is the most common type of play reported in crocodilians. It also mentions play types such as locomotion play, social play and object play and also reveals that C. rhombifer is in serious danger of extinction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0018084X
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Herpetological Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116788986