A Thai crocodile farmer who goes by the nickname “Crocodile X” said he killed more than 100 critically endangered reptiles to prevent them from escaping after a typhoon damaged their enclosure.

In Western Australia, scientists are making crocodiles feel sick in order to save their lives as they test a new baiting system meant to keep them away from toxic cane toads. The Guardian reported on ...

Scientists have identified two new species of crocodiles in the Caribbean off the Yucatán Peninsula – and both are already threatened by extinction. The discovery, reported in a new study published in ...

Two incredibly rare crocodiles have appeared on trail cameras in a Thailand national park, and wildlife officials believe the crocodiles may be taking their own steps to preserve their species. Thai ...

Crocodiles are masters of survival. These ancient reptiles have been around for about 90 million years, outlasting dinosaurs and enduring multiple extinction events. Around 5 million years ago, they ...

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