Alligator and crocodile news, features and articles
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Crikey! Crocodiles Can Climb TreesLook out – crocodiles can scale tree branches taller than a human adult. A new study reveals that anecdotal reports of tree-climbing crocs are no joke.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Alligators Stalk, Crush & Swallow Prey on Candid CameraNew critter cams atop of Florida alligators reveal new insights about the predator's daily schedule.
By Bahar Gholipour Published
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Alligators and Crocodiles Use Tools to Hunt, in a FirstCrocodiles and alligators use sticks as "tools" to lure unsuspecting birds — which fetch floating sticks for their nests — toward them. After that, it's mealtime for the crocs.
By Douglas Main Published
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Are Crocodiles Secret Fruit-Lovers? (Op-Ed)Opinion A new study reviewed the diets of crocodiles and showed that 13 of 18 species ate fruit of some sort and a wide variety of plants.
By Jon Tennant Published
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Alligator Hunters Nab Mississippi's Heaviest GatorTwice over Labor Day weekend, hunters in Mississippi broke the state record for the heaviest alligator ever caught, wildlife officials said. The most massive of two weighed weighed 727 lbs. (329 kg).
By Megan Gannon Published
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Crikey! Crocodiles and Alligators Snack on FruitLong thought of as meat-eaters, alligators and crocodiles sometimes eat fruit, a new study finds. The animals may play a key role in dispersing seeds in ecosystems, the researchers said.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Rambling American Crocodile Caught 350 Miles from HomeAn 11-foot-long American crocodile made an epic journey around the tip of Florida. Born just south of Miami in 1999, it traveled at least 350 miles before it was captured recently outside of Tampa.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Massive Extinction Fueled Rise of CrocodilesA massive die-off during the Triassic/Jurassic extinction paved the way for the rise of crocodile ancestors.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Animal Sex: How Crocodiles Do ItThe sensual mating dance involves rubdowns and bubble-blowing.
By Joseph Castro Published
