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[S4E3] The Hottest Reptile (Tegus)
Update: 2025-05-08
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The Best Biome finally reps reptiles properly as Nicole tells us all about an enormous lizard of the South American grasslands. Buckle up for voracious appetites, raging hormones, and an unexpected peek into the evolution of endothermy. This is: the world's hottest reptile.
Primary Sources:
- Tattersall, G., et al. 2016. Seasonal reproductive endothermy in tegu lizards.
- Hervas, L., et al. 2024. Mitochondrial function in skeletal muscle contributes to reproductive endothermy in tegu lizards.
- Herrel, A., et al. 2013. Aggressive Behavior and Performance in the Tegu Lizard Tupinambis merianae. Chicago Journals.
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