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nodimetotie@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

Low-Flying Helicopter Sparks Crocodile Sex Frenzy in Australia

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Low-Flying Helicopter Sparks Crocodile Sex Frenzy in Australia

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nodimetotie@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago
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You might expect the whirring blades of a helicopter to spark concern or annoyance from animals in the vicinity.
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    tl;dr Crocs think helis are thunderstorms and thunderstorms make crocs horny

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      pretty much, I’d add that thunderstorms are like proxies for the season in which crocs mate

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