Mating calls of saltwater crocodiles recorded

January 10, 2024 6:50 AM

Scientists creating dictionary of saltwater croc sounds capture reptilian love song on tape. Spouting water, hissing and blowing bubbles might not work for humans on the dating scene, but according to Sunshine Coast researchers, for saltwater crocodiles it's a different story.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (5 comments total)

sweet - new ring tone!
posted by underavenue at 7:28 AM on January 10 [1 favorite]

Spouting water, hissing and blowing bubbles might not work for humans on the dating scene

speak for yourself
posted by dismas at 8:44 AM on January 10 [5 favorites]

I was unprepared for how much crocodile sexy times sounds like someone trying to get the last couple drops of Coke out of a Big Gulp.
posted by dr. boludo at 12:11 PM on January 10

Were the crocodiles anything like this1 minute-or-so human love scene from Punch-Drunk Love?
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posted by zaixfeep at 7:58 PM on January 10

I don't know. Sounds like a croc to me.
posted by brundlefly at 8:44 PM on January 10