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  • Bytemeister@lemmy.worldtoScience Memes@mander.xyzEels
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    29 days ago

    Glass lizards have external ears. Easier to spot those right behind the jaw. Their body/head segment is pretty distinctive once you’ve seen a bunch side by side. At first it’s difficult, but with a little practice they become easy to distinguish, like Alligator vs Crocodile.



  • Bytemeister@lemmy.worldtoScience Memes@mander.xyzGRIZZLODILE
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    1 month ago

    You should try reading your source…

    “Experts say the American alligator’s top running speed clocks in at 11mph.”

    I a fat outta shape slouch, but I think in a life or death situation I could manage 11mph for a few minutes.

    Sure they can burst a good bit of speed, but that 20-30 ft sprint mostly comes from them lunging with all 4 legs and their tail as hard as they can and then maybe 1 or 2 more lunges and some scrabbling.

    It’s mainly a matter of weight and gait. They got stubby little side protruding legs and they weight a ton incomparison to their leg musculature. They can high walk for a good distance, and they can gallop, but only for a few steps.