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Shinglebacks are such unique lizards, and this was a really cool discussion about something I knew little about. The evolutionary explanation is super interesting, and it makes a lot of sense! Social behavior is always cool to learn about, great stuff Nick! - Harrison and Evan
YAAAAS!! my favourite little potatoes!!! I have 2 and they are the loveliest little pets ever. The shingleback researchers are great, hopefully, new researchers continue to study them long term (since the first 2 have since died of old age)
possible reason number 2 for monogamy makes sense since shinglebacks have such long gestation periods. I also think it could be to avoid mating with offspring? though that's not something that animals care about. I think it just makes them beautiful
Hey Nick! i know this question is not related to this video but since you're the smartest person i know with animals i thought you could answer for me. can a male monitor lizards breed multiple times a year with multiple females? been looking into some breeding projects and have been curious. keep up the great work and cheers mate! :)
What happens when one of the pair is removed from the equation? Does the other proceed to find a new mate or do they forgo mating for any amount of time due to the loss?
They engage in mourning behavior (staying around the corpse of site where the mate was killed) for some time, eventually they will accept new mates however.
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Nice one
So amazing
Most unrecognized channel. I 💚 your content bro
Thanks mate!
Great video! i was wondering what kind of evolutionary benefit monogamy had in these reptiles.
Absolutely beautiful lizards Nick. My kids got me two for my 50th birthday. Still going strong love em cheers mate
They are Probobly my favourite lizards, such cool little animals
I like how the lizard is totally chill in the guys hand while he talks all about is sex life and his wife!😂
Another great informative vid thank you Nick
You had me @ meet, mate and go...............................
Don’t we all? 😂
Shinglebacks are such unique lizards, and this was a really cool discussion about something I knew little about. The evolutionary explanation is super interesting, and it makes a lot of sense! Social behavior is always cool to learn about, great stuff Nick!
- Harrison and Evan
YAAAAS!! my favourite little potatoes!!! I have 2 and they are the loveliest little pets ever. The shingleback researchers are great, hopefully, new researchers continue to study them long term (since the first 2 have since died of old age)
possible reason number 2 for monogamy makes sense since shinglebacks have such long gestation periods. I also think it could be to avoid mating with offspring? though that's not something that animals care about. I think it just makes them beautiful
They are amazing lizards, last I heard the research was still going but that was several years ago now
Dino doggies.... Man those look pretty chill.
They are very cool lizards, in some ways our own version of land tortoises
They're amazing little babies
They sure are!
That's really cool. Amazing fact thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching mate!
Grate information as always👍
Grate that the pair still find each other year on year 27 years on👌
Hey Nick! i know this question is not related to this video but since you're the smartest person i know with animals i thought you could answer for me. can a male monitor lizards breed multiple times a year with multiple females? been looking into some breeding projects and have been curious. keep up the great work and cheers mate! :)
Lovely lizards. I like that Australia doesn't export their wildlife but wish that they did sometimes as you have such cool reptiles 🦎💕🦎🦎
But that is also what makes the reptile scene in Australia so crazy!
What happens when one of the pair is removed from the equation? Does the other proceed to find a new mate or do they forgo mating for any amount of time due to the loss?
They engage in mourning behavior (staying around the corpse of site where the mate was killed) for some time, eventually they will accept new mates however.
They are so fucking adorable! I wish I could snug one of those stout little sausage babies. We rescued a beardie 9 years ago and we snug her everyday.
You have such a cool job, man. You're so delicate and respectful of the temperament and well-being of the animals you study.