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  • Scientists discover Crocodile ancestor that redefines predator evolution

    Scientists in Brazil discovered Tainrakuasuchus bellator, a warrior-like Triassic crocodile relative, revealing new insights into predator diversity and ancient ecosystems 240 million years ago.

  • Crocodile tears are natural, not emotional-Here is what study says

    Crocodiles produce tears, but not from emotions. Scientists reveal tears are biological, caused by feeding and eye lubrication, not sadness or joy.

  • Mexico mayor marries a crocodile for 'prosperity'. There was a kiss and a first dance. Video

    Dressed in a skirt, a colorful hand-embroidered tunic, and a headdress of ribbons and sequins, the reptile's snout is carefully bound to prevent any mishaps. She is then adorned in a white bride's costume and escorted to the town hall for the blessed event.

  • Income tax officers find three crocodiles during raid at ex-BJP MLA's home

    Besides the crocodiles, the officers also found gold, crores of cash, and benami imported cars

  • 'Most difficult decision of my life': Thailand farmer kills 125 critically endangered crocodiles. Here's why

    The Thai farm, which has operated for 17 years, had previously weathered every rainy season until this year’s unprecedented downpours eroded the walls of the crocodile enclosure.

  • Crocodiles spotted in parks and roofs in flood-hit Vadodara as river swells. Videos

    The flooding of the Vishwamitri River, known to be home to around 300 mugger crocodiles, has forced these reptiles out of their natural habitat and into Vadodara.

  • Near-extinct crocodiles make a remarkable comeback in Cambodia

    Sixty Siamese crocodile eggs hatched in Cambodia's Cardamom National Park, marking the largest breeding event for the critically endangered species this century. Conservation efforts led by Fauna & Flora show promising signs of population recovery.

  • 8-foot crocodile meanders through traffic in rainy Maharashtra town. Viral video

    The video, which has since garnered widespread attention, shows the crocodile navigating the wet road while a few vehicles cautiously trailed behind.

  • Cyclone Michaung: Crocodile spotted on Chennai road after heavy rains lash city. Viral video

    Cyclone Michaung: A crocodile was spotted on a Chennai road after heavy rains lashed the city, the video of which was shared on social media and went viral.

  • Man survives crocodile attack by biting reptile's eyelid: 'Shook me like a rag doll'

    Colin Deveraux was attacked by a 3.2 metre long crocodile while he was travelling to put up some fencing near the Finness River in Northern Territory in October.

  • Karnataka farmers bring crocodile to power station, demand electricity. Watch

    Frustrated by the frequent electricity disruptions, farmers in Karnataka's Vijayapura district decided to bring up the issue with authorities and brought a crocodile to the local sub station.

  • Crocodile spotted in Mumbai swimming pool, bites staffer. Video

    The lifeguard at the Mumbai swimming pool spotted and captured the reptile, but was bitten in the process.

  • Crocodile spotted on Hyderabad road after rains lash city. Video

    The crocodile was spotted on the road in Hyderabad's Khairtabad area at 6:30 pm after water levels in the area rose, following heavy rains.

  • 23-year-old man killed by crocodile in Malaysia: 'Vanished in an instant'

    The incident took place on Wednesday in Sabah state of the country where the four men had been to trap crabs in the waters of Kampung Tinagian, Tanjung Labian.

  • Costa Rican footballer killed in horrific crocodile attack after jumping into river

    A Costa Rican football player was killed by a crocodile after spontaneously jumping into a river to cool off

  • Watch: Crocodiles spotted on the road after heavy rainfall in Gujarat and Rajasthan

    In Rajasthan’s Kota, crocodiles have been filmed entering residential areas, creating panic among residents.

  • Crocodile pulled out of water, beaten to death by mob after it kills teen in Bihar

    Amidst the grim despair and shock, the family managed to retrieve the boy's remains from the Ganga River an hour later.

  • 'Virgin' crocodile gets pregnant in first such case, scientists stunned

    .The first evidence of a virgin birth in crocodiles has been reported in a captive American crocodile at a Costa Rica zoo.

  • Mumbai zoo starts ‘Crocodile Trail’ with viewing deck for visitors

    The 162-year-old Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo and Botanical Garden, also known as Byculla Zoo, offers visitors the opportunity to see crocodiles and alligators up close.

  • Babiya, 'mystic' crocodile of Kerala temple, accorded ‘Bhu Samadhi’

    A crocodile that lived on the premises of a Kerala temple and ate ‘prasadam’ was found dead on Sunday night.

  • Crocodile trapped in tyre freed after 5 years in Indonesia

    Conservation workers have been trying to lure the stricken saltwater crocodile from a river since 2016 after residents of Palu city on Sulawesi island spotted the animal with a motorbike tyre wrapped around its neck.

  • Man, 60, uses pocket knife to fight off crocodile that dragged him into river

  • Uttar Pradesh's Midania village holds crocodile hostage

    The two-metre (eight-foot) reptile from a nearby nature reserve turned up in the village of Midania in impoverished Uttar Pradesh state after monsoon flooding on Tuesday, officials said.

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