Gilly auditioning for the next movie in need of a crocodile

If it bites you, it’s venomous. If you bite it, it’s poisonous

A good meal can go a long way!

Given crocs are ectothermic, they don’t need to eat everyday. And if they take down large prey, they can be satisfied for up to 3 weeks. Even in the wild they can go months without food as long as they have good fat reserves.

Crocs living in caves is some weird science 😉

Crocs don’t chew, so they use other means to tenderize and tear their food

Auggie used to be terrified of people given the abuse he received for tourist photos. Now, he is confident&has a sense of security.

Don’t forget, Mondays at 730pmCST I’ll be going live on Instagram to talk croc & anything else about the scientific world!

This croc was attacking dogs given its relatively easy prey for its poor eyesight. But the croc isn’t the problem, people are. Water pollution is causing eyesight issues & people feeding the croc created a perfect storm of conflict.

Crocodylians are unique relative to other animals as they have a 4 chambered that can convert to a 3 chambered heart. And that my friends, is some cool and #weirdscience

Monday, Dec 1 at 730pm CST on Instagram I’ll be going live so we can talk conservation, wildlife and science!

Savannah showing of her training skills AND her good side 😂

The real life of a Wildlife Biologist

Crocs are semi-aquatic predators, but some species are a bit more terrestrial than others, like Morelet’s crocodiles.

Loved the company while working on my new manuscript

Is that strut turning you on?
Gilly is a 3.3m, male Morelet’s crocodile, and one of the star wildlife ambassadors @crocresearchcoal.bsky.social
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“What’s one of the most unforgettable moments in field research for you?”
Answer: Getting vomited on by a 10ft crocodile exorcist style, and then having your research assistant pick parasites off of you.