crocodile
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A remarkably preserved fossil from northeastern Spain is giving scientists a rare look at the skin, soft tissues, and possible coloration of an ancient crocodile relative that lived about 125 million years ago.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
In the latest outbreak in the Munyamadzi Game Management Area, in Muchinga province, Zambia's Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit said 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes and one crocodile had died since July.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
"I was flabbergasted and it was then that her name evolved. I've gone, 'Bindi!' after my favourite crocodile, Bindi," he said, with a wide grin.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Ghan’s crocodile dumplings are a passenger favorite.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
A man in a striped shirt and bow tie smiled a crocodile smile.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
Saltwater crocodiles - known locally as Salties - live in both freshwater and saltwater and can grow to be in excess of six metres long.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Asked specifically about crocodiles, New Zealand's Wickham told the BBC the primary concern was ensuring the "fairest possible course" for rowers.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
"These findings suggest that releasing subadult and adult captive-reared crocodiles can be a viable strategy to strengthen wild populations," Associate Professor Somaweera said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The contrast between the captive-reared and translocated wild crocodiles could have practical value for conservation programs.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
“We haven’t even gotten to great white sharks or saltwater crocodiles or Indonesian needlefish or—” “OK, OK,” I say, laughing and holding up my hands for him to stop.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
