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The Peculiar World of Marine Reptiles

Reptiles are a diverse and successful group. With over 8,000 species found worldwide, only around 100 species can be considered marine reptiles, including sea turtles, marine iguanas, sea snakes and crocodiles.

They retain the defining characteristics of reptiles, including tough scaly skin that covers their bodies.


But in addition, marine reptiles have developed a number of specialised anatomical and physiological adaptations to survive in the oceans.


We'll take a closer look at these in this film.


TIMELINE

00:00 - Introduction

02:01 - Galapagos Marine Iguanas - Anatomical Adaptations

02:42 - Galapagos Marine Iguanas - Temperature Regulation

03:34 - How Marine Reptiles Balance Water and Salt

04:36 - Sea Snakes and Kraits - An Overview

05:47 - Sea Snakes and Kraits - Feeding Behaviours

06:20 - Sea Snakes and Kraits - Batesian Mimicry

06:52 - Sea Snakes and Kraits - Diving Adaptations

07:08 - Sea Turtles - Diving Adaptations

07:36 - Sea Turtles - Seasonal Migrations and Breeding

09:11 - Saltwater Crocodiles - Nesting Behaviours

10:03 - Conclusion

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