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Who is Henry? World's oldest crocodile, who has fathered 10,000 babies with six partners
A massive 16-foot, 700 kg Nile crocodile named Henry, has been officially recognised as the world's oldest crocodile at 123 years old. The crocodile has fathered over 10,000 offspring with his six ...
7 largest reptiles on earth ‘six times’ larger than a human – from green anaconda to saltwater crocodile
Reptiles have existed for millions of years, demonstrating remarkable resilience and adaptations. The seven largest reptiles ...
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Where Does the Saying ‘Crocodile Tears’ Actually Come From? And Can They Really Cry?
The phrase 'crocodile tears' is commonly used in movie, TV shows and everyday life, but do you know where it comes from? We ...
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These crocodile mummies are unraveling a mystery
In 2019, while excavating the necropolis of Qubbet el Hawa, across the Nile from Aswan in southern Egypt, Belgian and Spanish archaeologists unearthed a trove of mummified crocodiles: five almost ...
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7 jaw dropping facts about Nile crocodiles
The Nile crocodile found across Africa is a giant aquatic reptile that is known for its extraordinary hunting abilities and strong nurturing instinct. These reptiles are apex predators in their ...
The biggest reptile is around 6 times larger than an average human being
From the mighty saltwater crocodile to the massive green anaconda, the world’s biggest reptiles are as impressive as they are ...
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The Clickable Croc
Those teeth look pretty impressive. But the croc doesn't use its teeth the way you do. The croc's pearly whites are designed to seize and hold prey, not to chew. Crocodiles will swallow their food ...
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How Crocodiles Hunt Their Prey
Crocodiles use stealth, patience, and power to hunt their prey. They often ambush their prey near watering holes or riverbanks Crocodiles have sensitive pressure receptors in the scales around ...