Crocodiles

Ancient Giant Croc-like Creature Had Serrated Teeth Like T. Rex
An ancient giant crocodile-like creature from Madagascar had serrated teeth like T. rex. It lived in Madagascar around 170 million years ago. (2017-07-04)

Tiny Ancient Crocodile Relative Had Mammal-Like Teeth
Scientists have discovered the fossil of an ancient crocodile relative that had mammal-like teeth. (2016-10-13)

Nile Crocodiles Are Florida's Newest Invasive Species
Florida can add another invasive species to its list: the nile crocodile. The man-eaters can grow to 18 feet long. (2016-05-22)

Study Finds Crocodiles Can Sleep With One Eye Open
A new study has found that crocodiles slee p with one eye open like birds and some aquatic mammals. (2015-10-22)

Prehistoric Giant Caiman Had Very Powerful Bite
Scientists have determined that a prehistoric giant caiman had a very powerful bite. (2015-03-03)

Numerous Species of Crocs Inhabited Ancient Peru
Pre-Amazonian Peru was filled with at least seven species of crocs. This partly due thanks to a high abundance of clams. (2015-02-25)

Ancient Crocodilian Named After Balrog From Lord of the Rings
An ancient 16-foot-long crocodilian has been named after the fictional Balrog creature in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. (2014-05-27)

Butterflies and Bees Observed Drinking Crocodile Tears
Researchers have observed a butterfly species and a bee species drinking tears from a spectacled caiman. (2014-05-02)

Fragments of Fossilized Crocodile Skull Indicate Previously Unknown Ancient Species
A previously uknown ancient species of crocodile has been discovered on the Isle of Wight. Two skull fragments were discovered separately that fit together to form a complete skull (2014-03-15)

Study Finds Crocodiles Climb Trees
A University of Tennessee study has found that crocodiles can climb up to the crowns of trees. (2014-02-11)

Crocodiles Observed Using Twigs to Lure Birds
Crocodiles have observed using twigs to lure birds. A mugger crocodile was photographed balances twigs on its nose. (2013-12-08)

Study Finds Alligators and Crocodiles Eat Fruit
A new study has found that alligators and crocodiles also consume fruit along with their normal meat-heavy diets. (2013-08-22)

Fossils of Two New Ancient Crocodile Species Discovered
Two new ancient crocodile species have been discovered. The scientists say there were seven crocodile species in one region five million years ago. (2013-05-21)

Steve Irwin's Son Feeds First Crocodile
Steve Irwin's son is shown feeding his very first saltwater crocodile in a new video. He looks a great deal like his late father. (2012-10-03)

Steve Irwin's Son Feeds His First Croc
Robert Irwin, the 8-year-old of the late Steve Irwin, is now feeding his first crocodile. (2012-10-03)

Massive Ancient Crocodile Lived Alongside Our Ancestors and Probably Ate Them
Christopher Brochu, associate professor of geoscience at University of Iowa, has discovered an ancient species of crocodile that was large enough to swallow humans. (2012-05-05)

21-Foot Crocodile Captured in the Philippines
Wildlife authorities in the Philippines captured a 21-foot long saltwater crocodile. (2011-09-06)

Croc Dog: Species of Ancient Crocodile Had Dog-Shaped Head
McGill palaeontology professor Hans Larsson, his graduate student Felipe Montefeltro and Professor Max Langer of the University of Sao Paulo recently discovered a 70 million year old crocodile fossil head that has a dog-like shape. (2011-07-25)

Fossil Indicates Bird, Crocodile Family Trees Split Earlier Than Previously Thought
The only known specimen of Xilousuchus sapingensis has been reexamined and is now classified as an archosaur. (2011-05-18)

Steve Irwin: Wildlife Warrior
Steve Irwin was a wildlife warrior. (2006-09-05)