Crocodiles Sometimes Hunt in Packs, Researcher Says

Crocodiles Sometimes Hunt in Packs, Researcher Says

Evidence indicates crocodiles and alligators sometimes work together to catch prey, secure their next meal

Watch: Top 10 Human Killers, Courtesy of Earth Unplugged

Watch: Top 10 Human Killers, Courtesy of Earth Unplugged

You'll never guess which creature is the deadliest on the planet

Ancient Tooth Is 5.5 Centimeters (2.16 Inches) Long

Ancient Tooth Is 5.5 Centimeters (2.16 Inches) Long

The tooth is believed to come from a distant relative of modern crocodiles

Sticking Your Head in the Mouth of a Crocodile Is an Actual Job

Sticking Your Head in the Mouth of a Crocodile Is an Actual Job

Giving the reptile a smooch every once in a while is also included in the job description

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 5th, 2014
Dining Etiquette of Ancient Crocodiles That Fed on Dinosaurs Revealed

Dining Etiquette of Ancient Crocodiles That Fed on Dinosaurs Revealed

As far as table manners go, ancient crocodiles were nothing short of savages

Baby Crocodiles Take Over Swimming Pool in Queensland

Baby Crocodiles Take Over Swimming Pool in Queensland

Visitors were shocked to notice they had a few unwelcome guests in the water

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 11th, 2013
Millions of Years Ago, Crocodiles Ran Around on Land

Millions of Years Ago, Crocodiles Ran Around on Land

Others lived in the open ocean, fed similarly to today's killer whales

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 22nd, 2013
Nile Crocodiles Sometimes Eat Fruit, Legumes, Nuts and Grains

Nile Crocodiles Sometimes Eat Fruit, Legumes, Nuts and Grains

The behavior has also been documented in American alligators, other crocodilian species

Crocodiles Kept as Watchdogs by Family in Thailand

Crocodiles Kept as Watchdogs by Family in Thailand

The animals are quite efficient in keeping burglars at a distance, the family says

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 28th, 2013
Ancient Crocs Used to Feast on Young Dinosaurs

Ancient Crocs Used to Feast on Young Dinosaurs

Evidence suggests juvenile dinosaurs had to always be on the lookout

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 19th, 2013
Crocodiles Stoned to Death by Visitors of a Chinese Zoo

Crocodiles Stoned to Death by Visitors of a Chinese Zoo

The crocodiles were hibernating, tourists threw rocks at them

Watch: Crocodiles Have the World's Strongest Bite

Watch: Crocodiles Have the World's Strongest Bite

These top predators can kill whatever comes their way, once they set their minds on it

Watch: Crocodiles Know Better Than to Mess with Hippos

Watch: Crocodiles Know Better Than to Mess with Hippos

These predators just sit by and let the herbivores lick them

Gazelle Jumps Over Crocodiles, Escapes Deadly Jaws

Gazelle Jumps Over Crocodiles, Escapes Deadly Jaws

Amazing pictures show how agile both these species are

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 9th, 2012
Thousands of Endangered Siamese Crocodiles Rescued by Border Police

Thousands of Endangered Siamese Crocodiles Rescued by Border Police

The animals were supposed to be served as exotic dishes in Chinese cities

8-Meter Extinct Crocodile Discovered

8-Meter Extinct Crocodile Discovered

The species disappeared millions of years ago, experts say

Peculiar New Crocodile Species Found in Tanzania

Peculiar New Crocodile Species Found in Tanzania

The discovery sheds new light on crocodile diversity

 
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