Alligators and crocodiles are snapping, semiaquatic reptiles in the order Crocodilia, famous for their ferocious bites. If you want to know how alligators and crocodiles are different and what to do if you're face-to-face with an alligator, or if you just want to enjoy wild stories about cannibal alligators and the mystery of an extinct horned crocodile, our expert writers and editors have you covered with the latest news, features and articles about alligators and crocodiles.
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Two new crocodiles discovered in the CaribbeanA crocodile DNA study has revealed two previously unknown Crocodylus species in the Caribbean. The crocodiles live on Cozumel and Banco Chinchorro, where they're threatened by human activities.
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Crocodiles are overheating due to climate change — and it's changing their behaviorGlobal warming is raising the body temperature of Australian crocodiles, forcing them to spend less time diving and more time cooling down.
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Orange dwarf cave crocodiles: The crocs that crawled into a cave, ate bats, and started mutating into a new speciesThe skin of dwarf crocodiles found living in a cave in Gabon is turning orange from swimming in guano. It's unclear how long they've been down there, but genetic research indicates they may be morphing into a new species.
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Henry the giant crocodile, who has sired 10,000 babies, celebrates 124th birthdayHenry the Nile crocodile will celebrate his 124th birthday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa on Dec. 16.
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Gharial: The prehistoric crocodilian that buzzes and blows bubbles to find a mateThis critically endangered animal, known for its long, thin snout with a bulbous growth at the end, split off from other crocodilian species 40 million years ago.
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Crocodile quiz: Test your knowledge on the prehistoric predatorsThe Nile crocodile is one of the largest predators in Africa.
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Scientists to read Cassius the giant crocodile's bones to find out exactly how old he was when he diedWhen Cassius — the world's largest captive crocodile — died in Australia, his keepers thought he could be over 120 years old. Now, a necropsy could reveal his true age.
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Cassius, the world's biggest captive crocodile, may have been over 120 years old when he diedCassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, has died in Australia. The saltwater croc may have been over 120 years old — but no-one knows his true age for sure.
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Crocodile 'fingerprints' may reveal Australia's deadly, hidden predatorsCrocodile attacks in Australia have risen since conservation measures helped their numbers skyrocket. Now, scientists are harnessing their environmental DNA to find these predators before they strike.
