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World's largest captive croc turns 120, giving scientists 'serious knowledge on longevity'
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers captured Cassius in 1984 because the "big old gnarly crocodile" was causing trouble on a cattle farm, and ferried him to Green Island, Australia, where he still lives today.

Crocodile murder mystery deepens following discovery of 2nd corpse with 'fileted' head
By Sascha Pare published
An anonymous person allegedly told a wildlife tour operator who was very fond of the crocodile "Lizzie" that the killing was a way of proving that humans, not crocodiles, are the apex predator.

'Virgin birth' recorded in crocodile for 1st time ever
By Hannah Osborne published
The American crocodile had been isolated in a reptile park enclosure for 16 years when she laid a clutch of eggs.

Man survives crocodile attack by prying its jaws off his head. How did he escape such a powerful bite?
By Kiley Price published
In Australia, a man recently survived a crocodile attack. An expert explains how the man likely escaped.

Crocodiles and gharials are getting bizarre orange 'tans' in Nepal. Here's why.
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers think it could be down to where these crocs are hanging out.

Gigantic, 13-foot crocodile found with its head torn off on Australian beach
By Sascha Pare published
The beheading, which may have been motivated by a recent spate of crocodile attacks on humans, could spell trouble for the local ecosystem.

Watch a cannibal alligator chomp down on another gator in jaw-dropping video
By Rebecca Sohn published
An alligator was recently recorded on video while eating another alligator. But while such behavior might be gruesome, it's not unusual.

Crocodiles: Facts and photos of some of the toothiest reptiles
By Alina Bradford last updated
Crocodiles are large reptiles that belong to the order Crocodilia, which includes alligators, caimans and gharials.

Colossal 300-pound alligator gar caught (and released) in Texas bayou
By Joanna Thompson published
A conservation educator caught a record-breaking alligator gar in a bayou near Houston.

Indonesian crocodile finally freed from motorbike tire stuck around its neck for 6 years
By Harry Baker published
A crocodile in Indonesia has finally been freed from a motorbike tire that had been stuck around its neck for at least 6 years after a local man caught it in a handmade trap.
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