Photo: Fewer Male Reptiles Due to Warming -- And That's Good?

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A temperature-driven trend toward more females and fewer males in Australia's spotted skink (above) may increase populations, a finding that's contrary to previous research, according to a September 2008 study.

Since males breed with multiple females, the availability of more females may lead to more skinks overall.

Photograph courtesy Erik Wapstra

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