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.
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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