This 16-Foot Crocodile Ate 83 People and Terrorized a Village for Years

Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) are opportunistic feeders. They can’t see any difference between large mammals and ...
The Tico Times

Should There be a Crocodile Hunt in Costa Rica?

Recently crocodiles have been in the news in Costa Rica. There has been an increase in crocodile sightings and within the last year or so folks are starting to wonder if there’s a problem with the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Crocodiles in Australia Are Shifting Their Behavior Because of Climate Change, and It Might Harm Their Ability to Hunt

A crocodile wears a satellite tracker in Queensland, Australia. Scientists monitored the reptiles for 15 years and recorded their body temperatures. Australia Zoo Australia’s crocodiles may end up ...
Archaeology

Egyptian Crocodile Hunt

Crocodiles loomed large in the world of the ancient Egyptians. The Nile teemed with the lurking reptiles, and farmers, who made up most of the population, encountered them on a daily basis. While ...
The Tico Times

Costa Rica President Considers Controversial Crocodile Hunting Season

The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, announced that he has discussed and analyzed the possibility of a crocodile hunting season with his team. Reports of attacks on people and pets have ...