The saltwater crocodile, also known as the estuarine crocodile or saltie, is the largest of all living reptiles. Males can exceed 6m in length and a tonne in weight and are widely touted as producing the strongest bite-force of any animal. Like other crocodilians, they dismantle their prey using a manoeuvre called the ‘death roll’, which […]
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Can a human outrun a crocodile? Just how fast are these deadly, ferocious reptiles?
I believe it was the renowned biologist, Charles Darwin who once said, “Never smile at a crocodile. Never tip your hat and stop to talk a while. Don’t be taken in by his welcome grin. He’s imagining how well you’d fit within his skin.” How do crocodiles run on land? This, it turns out, is […]
Watch heart-stopping footage of desperate flying foxes dodging deadly, monstrous crocodiles to collect water from a predator-infested river
In the blazing-hot Northern Territory in Australia, little red flying foxes try to stay cool. As temperatures soar to 38°C, they begin to produce more heat than they can release. At 40°C they will die, unless they find a way to cool down. What they need is water. By skimming the river’s surface they can […]
Saltwater crocodile found with mouth zip-tied shut in Adelaide River, sparking calls for stronger penalties
Alexander “Wookie” Williams is a tour guide at one of the Top End’s most iconic waterways, showcasing both the region’s natural environment and the creatures that call it home. But on a recent tour, Wookie spotted something unusual on the Adelaide River, near Darwin — a 2-metre juvenile saltwater crocodile, dubbed Jiminy by guides, with […]
Calls for ‘disrespectful’ US influencer to leave Australia after shocking crocodile stunt
An Aussie crocodile expert is calling on an American influencer to be deported after he chased and wrestled two juvenile crocodiles and posted the footage to his millions of online followers. Mike Holston, who calls himself ‘The Real Tarzann’ online, shared footage that showed him running after a small freshwater crocodile near Cape York over […]
Remains of Girl, 12, Found After Crocodile Attack: ‘Devastating’
The body of a missing 12-year-old girl feared attacked by a crocodile has been discovered by police. The girl was reported missing on Tuesday evening local time, after swimming in a river named Mango Creek in Australia’s Northern Territory, some 220 miles southwest of the city of Darwin. The girl’s remains showed injuries consistent with […]
Crocodile Hunted as Teenage Boy Found Dead
Australian authorities are searching for a crocodile after a teenage boy was found dead with injuries consistent with an attack by the reptile. The 16-year-old was reported missing around 4 a.m. local time on Thursday after heading out on a boat trip with a 13-year-old boy, the Queensland Police said in a statement. The younger […]
Northern Territory Road trip (Part VI – Arnhem Hwy and Mary River )
Driving along ArnhemHighway that connects Kakadu to Darwin is a great way to see more of Northern Territory’s wildlife, particularly at night. And there are plenty of eco lodges along the way that offer various wildlife watching opportunities. Mary River is a great place to see Fresh water crocodiles and Azure kingfishers, as well as […]