#cold-blooded animals

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Fan-Throated Lizard (Sitana ponticeriana)

Introduction The fan-throated lizard (Sitana ponticeriana) is a small but visually striking agamid lizard found in South Asia. Named for the colorful, expandable throat fan or dewlap, which males use for display, this species is a marvel of natural adaptation. These lizards are commonly found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan, primarily inhabiting dry scrublands, grasslands, and open…

Fan-Throated Lizard (Sitana ponticeriana)

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Scientists discover a new way climate change threatens cold-blooded animals

All animals need energy to live. They use it to breathe, circulate blood, digest food and move. Young animals use energy to grow, and later

All animals need energy to live. They use it to breathe, circulate blood, digest food and move. Young animals use energy to grow, and later in life, to reproduce. Increased body temperature increases the rate at which an animal uses energy. Because cold-blooded animals rely on the thermal conditions of their environment to regulate their body temperature, they're expected to need more energy as the planet warms. However, our new research, published today in Nature Climate Change, suggests temperature is not the only environmental factor affecting the future energy needs of cold-blooded animals. How they interact with other species will also play a role. Our findings suggest cold-blooded animals will need even more energy in a warmer world than previously thought. This may increase their extinction risk.

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Cold-blooded love?

There is a lot of evidence for the argument that animals feel emotions. Ask any pet owner or anyone who has ever bonded with an animal. 

But let’s think for a moment.... when we think of animals showing that they are happy, sad, etc., what creatures immediately come to mind? 

Dogs. Cats. Elephants, Furry creatures in general, right? What about cold-blooded creatures? You know what I’m talking about-- snakes, lizards, turtles, etc. Most people don’t really think of cold-blooded animals as emotional beings, but aren’t they? Are there non-furry creatures out there that have ways of showing their humans how they feel that the rest of us just don’t know about?

What could a snake do to show it’s appreciation? Maybe a nose boop? What about lizards? Do they make themselves more visible in their enclosures for their owner’s pleasure? Maybe a turtle does something special to say thank you for its favorite food being given to it?

So, cold-blooded pet lovers, regale me. Tell me about your experiences. How do your scaly companions show their affection? How do they express how they are feeling to you?

Let’s not leave the aquatic pet owners out of this discussion! Fishy friends! Do they throw more “kisses” when they get their favorite treats? Maybe they do a cute aquatic dance? Tell me! I want to hear about it!