Crocodiles
Big-bellied crocodile airlifted to solve mystery of missing man
A South African police officer had to brave crocodile-infested waters as the search for a missing businessman led to a grim finding.
- Nick Squires
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‘Fighting back is always the best strategy’: What to do when a croc attacks
Saltwater crocodiles have the strongest bite-force of any animal yet measured – but humans die from encounters with them for another reason.
- Tim Elliott
‘Don’t belong here’: Croc captured in Newcastle park
Wildlife carers are working to find a permanent home for the reptile abandoned in a suburban waterway.
- Jack Gramenz
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- Queensland
Crocodile attacks man, victim airlifted to Far North Queensland hospital
The victim suffered puncture wounds to his lower back, upper legs and hand in the attack near a croc hotspot.
- Dominique Tassell and William Davis
Photographer on quest to snap tiny predators – before they snap him
The Queensland Museum’s Gary Cranitch shares the rules he learnt during his mission to photograph crocodile hatchlings while mum’s around.
- Julius Dennis
Traditional owner accuses minister of lying during croc removal saga
The enormous reptile was taken to Australia Zoo, more than 2000 kilometres from its natural habitat, but some suggest the government got the wrong crocodile culprit.
- Julius Dennis and Clare Todhunter
Steve Irwin released this 4m croc decades ago. Now it’s at Australia Zoo, and people aren’t happy
The crocodile was moved to the Sunshine Coast this weekend following its capture in September for problematic behaviour.
- Julius Dennis
‘It’s disgusting’: Croc Hunter’s dad sinks boot into US influencer
The Queensland premier called the American “a goose” over his crocodile antics. Steve Irwin’s dad had even stronger words.
- Laine Clark
Influencer’s croc-wrangling videos spark government investigation
American influencer Mike Holston said since he was a child he’d wanted to interact with wild saltwater and freshwater crocodiles.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
