Source: China – South China Morning PostIn arid parts of central Australia, temperature plays a big part in determining whether central bearded dragon embryos emerge from their eggs as male or female.
While the sex of mammals and birds is determined solely by genetics, the dragons are like turtles and crocodiles in that incubation temperature plays a part in the process.
If incubated at 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher, some male embryos will emerge as female. If the temperature is cooler, genetics will determine…Read More