The palatal valve allows alligators to open their mouths under water without water going down their throat.
ALL crocodilians that have been tested employ temperature de…
ALL crocodilians that have been tested employ temperature dependent sex determination
A veterinarian has evaluated a manatee and stated that it ha…
A veterinarian has evaluated a manatee and stated that it has a “peanut head”. What is meant by this term?
Jay Flint discussed the economics and cost associated with s…
Jay Flint discussed the economics and cost associated with sea turtle rehabilitation. Imagine you are advocating for more funds to be spent on sea turtle population recovery rather than the rehabilitation of individual animals. What are 3 initiatives you could suggest to invest in?
Powerplants serve as a good long term source of warm water r…
Powerplants serve as a good long term source of warm water refuge for manatees in the winter.
According to the Jaylene Flint et al reading, which of the f…
According to the Jaylene Flint et al reading, which of the following primary presenting problems for stranded turtles resulted in the most re-strandings?
Which of the following is a gross anatomical feature of mana…
Which of the following is a gross anatomical feature of manatees?
Sirenians have excellent perception of in-water sounds but c…
Sirenians have excellent perception of in-water sounds but cannot detect sounds in the air above the water surface.
What types of critical triage information can be gleaned fro…
What types of critical triage information can be gleaned from an iSTAT?
Mercury is a toxin of concern for crocodilians because:
Mercury is a toxin of concern for crocodilians because: