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Gharial pop patterns and gecko calls uncover reptiles' overlooked social communication
Along the sandy banks of northern India's Chambal River, crocodile-like gharials glide silently through the water—but if a gharial spots a stranger, the quiet may be punctuated by a series of explosive pops.
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Gharials on the Chambal River emit a series of explosive pops when they encounter unfamiliar individuals, indicating a form of social communication that has been overlooked in reptiles.
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