Crocodiles are ectothermic animals: their activity depends strongly on environmental and water temperature. Lower temperatures slow metabolism and reduce activity levels. www.instagram.com/p/DUWFc6oiMJ... #EvOCRO

It had been a long time since I last talked about science with a general audience, and I can confirm it’s still one of the things I love the most. A special thanks to HADE Centro Cultural for the warm welcome, and Francisco Luna for the organisation #CafeConCiencia @evocroproject.bsky.social

🇪🇺 EvOCRO is funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions — a flagship scheme that supports researcher mobility, training, career development and international collaboration. @ec.europa.eu www.instagram.com/p/DUEEp7jDQL... #EvOCRO #MarieCurieActions

When they try EVERYTHING to skip class @evocroproject.bsky.social #crocodiles #MSCA #EvOCRO #AnimalCognition #Escape

Studying very different species helps us understand what’s shared and what’s unique in how minds work. Crocodiles offer a window into how cognition evolves across vertebrates. www.instagram.com/p/DT8mWBICFF... #EvOCRO #CrocodileLessons #ComparativeCognition

4h sleep, 2 virtual meetings early in the morning, 15k by bike to go to work (30 round), training crocodiles, sitting on wet soil while writing a career development plan and planning next week...and many emails to answer! @evocroproject.bsky.social #EvOCRO #STEM #WomenInSTEM #animalbehaviour #MSCA

Next Friday, Francesca Cassola (EvOCRO) will speak about animal personality during an evening of public science communication at HADE Cultural Center. 📅 Jan 30 | 🎟️ Free entry | 📡 Facebook Live Thanks to @HADECulturalCenter for hosting. #EvOCRO #AnimalBehaviour

🐊 From desk to field: the first weeks of EvOCRO testing are shaping how crocodiles learn. Pilot experiments, protocol changes, individual differences — science in real life. 🔗 Read the full blog post: evocroproject.github.io/blog/posts/2... #EvOCRO #AnimalCognition #Fieldwork #SciencePop

🐊 Why were reptiles often excluded from cognitive research? Not for lack of abilities — but because of bias, logistics, and old assumptions. EvOCRO studies crocodiles to rethink how cognition evolves across species. www.instagram.com/p/DTlZB81CHLR/ #EvOCRO #AnimalCognition #Reptiles

Before scaling up, EvOCRO tests its protocols with a small sample to ensure methods work in real conditions. Adjusting, refining, improving — this is how science moves forward. www.instagram.com/p/DTdTmmdCDG... #EvOCRO #PilotStudy #AnimalCognition #ResearchInAction #HorizonEurope

There are 12,000+ reptile species worldwide. They’re the second most species-rich vertebrate group, yet among the least studied. Looking beyond classic models is key to understanding how cognition evolves. www.instagram.com/p/DTVMClADG2... #EvOCRO #Reptiles #AnimalCognition #HorizonEurope

🐊 Behind sharp teeth, there’s more than instinct. Animal personality describes consistent behavioural differences between individuals. With EvOCRO, we study whether these differences affect how crocodiles learn and adapt. www.instagram.com/p/DTOG1hxFqGO/ #EvOCRO #BehindTheJaws #AnimalPersonality

🐊 Conservation & research go hand in hand. EvOCRO works within UMAs — regulated Wildlife Management Units in Mexico that support conservation, research and sustainable wildlife management. www.instagram.com/p/DTGYcpJkrn... #EvOCRO #UMA #ConservationScience #HorizonEurope

Animal cognition studies how animals acquire, process, and use information to adapt. And it is not exclusive to humans. Understanding animal minds helps us understand evolution itself. 🐊🧠 www.instagram.com/p/DTBO3muAVu... #EvOCRO #AnimalCognition

Suitcases, sensors, crocodiles… and a few laughs along the way! Check out the EvOCRO team’s journey ➡️ www.instagram.com/p/DS4y_ZmiMQ...

This little fella and I, on behalf of the @evocroproject.bsky.social team, would like to wish you Merry Crocmas and Happy Holidays!

🐊 In the field is where everything starts. Observing crocodiles in their natural environment helps us understand how they learn and adapt. #EvOCRO #InTheField #AnimalBehaviour

Survival is about adaptation, not fear. Crocodylus moreletii lives across Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Protection helped the species recover - but habitat loss still threatens its future. EU-funded | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions #EvOCRO #ConservationScience #AnimalBehaviour

From desk to field. 🐊 Measuring crocodiles means humidity, patience, and respect. This is where EvOCRO data are born. 🔗 evocroproject.github.io #EvOCRO #Fieldwork #MarieCurieActions

Why crocodiles? 🐊 To understand minds, we must look beyond the usual species. EvOCRO studies crocodile cognition — learning, adaptation, individuality. Our first blog post is out now 👇 evocroproject.github.io/blog/posts/2... #EvOCRO #MarieCurieActions #HorizonEurope

🐊 We’re ancient, social, adaptable — not “primitive”. Studying us helps scientists understand how minds evolve… including yours. 🧠 Evolution leaves clues. We carry them. evocroproject.github.io #EvoCro #ComparativeCognition #AnimalBehaviour #EUFundedProject #HorizonEurope #MarieCurieActions

EvOCRO focus on three key aspects: 🔸 learning 🔸 cognitive flexibility 🔸 individual differences (personality, age, sex) These insights are essential not only for science but also for conservation. See more... www.instagram.com/p/DR0RqK6iA9...

Welcome to EvOCRO (Evolutionary Origins of Cognition in Crocodiles), the EU-funded project exploring how crocodiles learn and what their minds can teach us about evolution. www.instagram.com/p/DRrbV3ACIv... #MarieCurieActions #ComparativeCognition #ConservationScience #ResearchEurope