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DISASTERLOWAug 26 · Aug 26, 2026, 11:15 AM

Nile crocodile eggs hatch naturally in French zoo due to heatwaves

France 24 [en]

Ten Nile crocodile eggs at a wildlife park in southern France hatched naturally without the need for controlled incubators, zoo authorities said Wednesday. The natural incubation, a first at the reserve for reptiles, occurred following a series of extreme heatwaves over the summer.

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