Animals

They need to find a suitable host within seven days, otherwise, they perish.

The species is not in danger of extinction, except in the Victoria region. Nevertheless, hunting of these animals has been restricted.

They most often form groups of up to 30 individuals. They tend to increase the size of groups during ...

After the copulation he is responsible for taking care of the nest. He removes dead eggs with his mouth and uses pectoral fins to circulate water to provide it fresh and oxygen abundant.

Males then gather on the banks of bodies of water or directly on their surface and begin their trail ...

Females weigh about ⅓ less. The length of an adult male can vary from 1.2 to 1.5 m, while females rarely reach 1.4 m.

Hatching lasts about 12 days from the day of laying the last egg. After hatching, the chicks remain in the nest for at least three weeks. The young are fed even after leaving the nest.

It faces habitat loss and destruction, excessive poaching, and illegal pet trade.

An adult animal weighs up to 250 kg and has a body length of approximately 101-140 cm (from nose to tail).