After 82 years of a life devoted to saltwater crocodiles, John Lever still fondly recalls the first “saltie” he ever caught on Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River, about 500km north of Brisbane. The year was 1982, the crocodile was a three-metre long female and she’d just eaten “a lovely labrador dog” from a market garden in the […]
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Northern Territory’s growing saltwater crocodile population gorging on nine times more prey than 50 years ago
The growing saltwater crocodile population in the Northern Territory has led to the creatures gorging on nine times more prey than they did 50 years ago, with the apex predators contributing important nutrients to Top End waterways, new research suggests. Saltwater crocodile populations have increased exponentially in recent decades, from less than 3,000 in 1971, […]
Horrifying moment ‘tame’ crocodile snatches grandfather in its jaws and drags him into the water at theme park
This is the shocking moment a grandfather in Indonesia was bitten by a rescued crocodile that locals believed was tame. The unnamed pensioner and other tourists had visited the ‘lucky’ reptile that was saved from a flood last week and kept at a local theme park for devotees to make offerings. Believing the crocodile was […]
The secret lives of Florida’s crocodiles: study reveals long-distance commutes
New research has revealed surprising details about the secret lives of crocodiles swimming through Florida‘s waterways, including the long distances some travel in search of food and shelter, and their ability to slither unnoticed through populous neighborhoods. The preliminary study provides rare insight into the habits and habitat of the species in a state more […]
Man dies in light plane crash in crocodile-infested waters in Fogg Dam, Darwin
A pilot has died after a light plane crashed into crocodile-infested waters in the Northern Territory. The light plane crashed with two passengers on board at Fogg Dam – a wetland 67km southwest of Darwin – at about 10.20am on Sunday. ‘The Search and Rescue section coordinated a response and a CareFlight Helicopter was dispatched […]
“Crocodile Dundee” Crocodile Dies at 90 Years Old
The crocodile known as Burt, who gained fame for his role in the 1986 film “Crocodile Dundee,” has passed away. Burt lived at Crocosaurus Cove, a wildlife attraction in Darwin, Australia, where staff recently shared the news of his death. He was believed to be over 90 years old. Burt became famous for his on-screen […]
Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert
After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern. The victim was not feeding crocodiles; he was reportedly just walking along a path when the river bank gave way, and he fell into the […]