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      CROCODILES

      Swimmers beware.

      The Killer Crocodile That Haunted the Waters of Burundi

      A giant crocodile named Gustave is said to have killed dozens of people in Burundi. His legend continues to haunt the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

      Beth Colman

      National Geographic, YouTube

      Calling All Crocodile Hunters: You Could Get a Reward for Removing the Tire Stuck to an Indonesian Crocodile’s Head

      Past rescue attempts, including one by famous animal whisperer “Panji the Adventurer,” have all failed.

      Ellen Gutoskey

      Justin Sullivan, Getty Images

      13 Facts About Steve Irwin and The Crocodile Hunter

      Steve Irwin faced off against some of the world’s most frightening predators, but he was afraid of parrots.

      Jennifer M Wood



      istock / chloe effron

      What’s the Difference Between an Alligator and a Crocodile?

      To the untrained eye, both look like prehistoric swamp lizards, but there are some tricks you can use so you don’t make a faux pas the next time you’re in Florida.

      Rebecca OConnell


      IStock

      People-Eating Nile Crocodiles Identified in Southern Florida

      At 1600 pounds, the Nile crocodile is beginning to throw its weight around in the States.

      Jake Rossen


      iStock

      Scientists Are Studying Crocodiles to Find More Effective Antibiotic Treatments

      Researchers are studying crocodile genes to combat the future of antibiotic resistance.

      Shaunacy Ferro


      iStock

      Researchers Unearth Enormous Ancient Crocodile Relative in Tunisia

      The predator lived 130 million years ago and was around 30 feet long.

      Andrew LaSane
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