Eight plumed basilisks have hatched in Zoo Schmiding in Krenglbach near Wels. Since they - unlike most mammals - are left to fend for themselves immediately after hatching, they must independently find food and navigate their habitat from the start. The tropical lizards are therefore already actively moving around in the terrarium and can be observed by visitors bustling around in the Aquazoo.

Bred in the incubator

The plumed basilisks, which originate from the rainforests of Central America, were bred under controlled conditions in the incubator. This requires a lot of finesse, as "temperature and humidity must be kept very constant over weeks," explains zookeeper Thomas Bauer. The eggs were embedded in a moist special substrate that evenly retains moisture and prevents drying out at a constant 28 degrees.

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