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🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The lion does not see the crocodile coming

The article discusses a metaphorical representation where the lion's unawareness of the crocodile symbolizes a larger theme of unexpected dangers.

Mar 19 • 03:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a captured and missing 80yo crocodile could become a human rights case

The capture of the culturally significant crocodile Old Faithful has sparked claims of unlawful conduct by Queensland authorities and potential human rights violations.

Mar 18 • 18:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cold front 41 causes flooding in Tabasco: A crocodile 'takes a walk' in the streets of Villahermosa

Heavy rains from Cold Front 41 have led to flooding in Tabasco, particularly in Villahermosa, causing property damage and the unusual sight of a crocodile in urban areas.

Mar 18 • 02:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"The diploma is probably shedding crocodile tears": Veryga’s scathing criticism of Ruginienė

Veryga criticizes Prime Minister Ruginienė for accepting support from tobacco companies after increasing defense spending, suggesting a contradiction in priorities.

Mar 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

“Diplomas probably cries crocodile tears”: A. Veryga's striking criticism of I. Ruginienė

Former Minister A. Veryga criticized Prime Minister I. Ruginienė for accepting support from tobacco companies while advocating for public health measures.

Mar 16 • 15:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Simpsons' Spring Break in Florida: when they took over Daytona Beach and ran over a crocodile in the Everglades

The article discusses a classic episode of The Simpsons set during Spring Break in Florida, focusing on Homer's chaotic vacation experience.

Mar 15 • 20:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Giant crocodile hunted our most famous ancestor

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of giant prehistoric crocodile that likely weighed up to half a ton and terrorized the ancestors of humans in Africa over 3 million years ago.

Mar 15 • 07:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The ancestor of the crocodile walked on two legs. There is evidence

Researchers discovered evidence that a crocodile ancestor walked on two legs based on fossils found in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park.

Mar 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tell me about crocodile cuisine... A culinary researcher responds to a request from 'Oishinbo'

A culinary expert from Hiroshima has published a memoir and recipe collection focusing on local crocodile cuisine, which has historical significance and appeared in the manga series 'Oishinbo'.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Weekly news quiz: A new Nationals leader and a curious crocodile

This article presents a weekly news quiz covering various topics, including the new leader of the Nationals party and an intriguing crocodile story.

Mar 12 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

This was the great crocodile that terrified australopithecines like Lucy: 'It was the greatest predator of its ecosystem, more than the lion or the hyena'

Researchers from the University of Iowa unveiled the discovery of a new species of crocodile, Crocodylus lucivenator, which coexisted with the australopithecine Lucy, highlighting its role as a dominant predator in its environment.

Mar 12 • 05:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Life & Tech

Africa: Crocodiles Can Have Extra Growth Cycles in a Year - Why This Matters for Estimating the Age of Dinosaurs

The article discusses the implications of crocodile growth cycles for understanding dinosaur age estimation through skeletochronology.

Mar 12 • 04:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Russian Paralympians Shed Crocodile Tears in Milan – They Complain About Not Receiving Gifts

Russian Paralympians created a scandal in Milan by complaining that they did not receive Samsung smartphones distributed to all Paralympians before the games.

Mar 10 • 13:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback police officer wrangles freshwater croc in backyard

A police officer in Western Australia successfully captured a freshwater crocodile from a residential backyard in Kimberley after residents called for help.

Mar 10 • 07:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Crocodile to be 'rehomed' after being pulled from dam west of Brisbane

A saltwater crocodile has been found in an unusual location far from its natural habitat in Queensland, and will be relocated by environmental officials.

Mar 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Boil water and look out for crocodiles: NT residents evacuate as ‘unusually wet week’ brings more flooding

Residents in Northern Territory communities are facing evacuations due to significant flooding, with warnings issued for boiling drinking water and caution against crocodile-infested waters.

Mar 9 • 02:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Crocodile Alarm in Australia: 'The Crocodiles are Really Everywhere'

Following severe rainfalls, authorities in Australia's Northern Territory issue warnings about crocodiles in flood-affected areas as thousands are evacuated.

Mar 8 • 17:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Warning about crocodiles after flood in Australia

Over 1,000 people have been evacuated from Katherine, Australia, due to heavy rains and potential crocodile threats.

Mar 8 • 14:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

There are crocodiles absolutely everywhere: the unexpected effect of the floods in Australia

Recent floods in Australia's Northern Territory have led to a surge in crocodile sightings, prompting police evacuations and warnings for residents.

Mar 8 • 13:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"There are crocodiles absolutely everywhere": after floods in Australia, the police keep the population away from the waters

After severe floods in Australia, the Northern Territory police evacuated over a thousand residents, warning of widespread crocodile presence in the affected areas.

Mar 8 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘There are crocs absolutely everywhere’: NT residents warned to stay out of flood waters as hundreds evacuated

Authorities in the Northern Territory warn residents to avoid swimming in crocodile-infested flood waters as heavy rains lead to evacuations and rising river levels.

Mar 8 • 04:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They captured a crocodile in a stream, 2,000 km from its habitat

A family in Newcastle, Argentina, discovered a juvenile crocodile in a nearby stream, leading to its capture by authorities.

Mar 4 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Family's lucky escape after mum is convinced crocodile near home is just a log

A family in Newcastle, Australia, experienced a close call when a mother initially dismissed her son's sighting of a crocodile as a joke, only to later discover the reptile swimming in a nearby creek where children frequently swim.

Mar 3 • 06:23 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Witness the moment croc handlers catch Australia's Newcastle crocodile – video

Croc handlers successfully captured a lost freshwater crocodile in Newcastle after a two-day search, prioritizing its welfare amid concerns about its unusual location.

Mar 3 • 04:21 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Crocodile spotted in creek in Newcastle, Australia captured by wildlife experts – video

A freshwater crocodile, out of its natural habitat, was captured by wildlife experts in a Newcastle creek after shocking local residents.

Mar 2 • 01:37 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat

A freshwater crocodile was unexpectedly captured in Ironbark Creek, Newcastle, an area far from its typical habitat, shocking local residents.

Mar 2 • 01:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Elusive crocodile captured by reptile wranglers in Newcastle creek

A freshwater crocodile spotted in a Newcastle suburb creek has been safely captured after a day of searching by reptile experts.

Mar 2 • 00:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Smoked crocodile on pub menu brings fame to north Queensland town

A pub in north Queensland has gained popularity for serving smoked crocodile, attracting tourists and boosting the local economy.

Feb 28 • 21:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Galahad Crocodile: Lived 215 Million Years Ago and Could Run on Land

The Galahad crocodile, a distant ancestor of modern crocodiles, could run quickly on land and lived 215 million years ago during a time of significant ecological change.

Feb 26 • 08:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Ancient salamander-crocodile predator revealed by new WA fossil research

New research on ancient fossils in Western Australia reveals the existence of two distinct species of marine temnospondyl predators, challenging previous assumptions of a single species.

Feb 24 • 03:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eight neighborhoods in Cuiabá are affected by a storm, says city hall; see which ones

Heavy rains in Cuiabá affected eight neighborhoods, causing flooding and a crocodile sighting, as reported by the city hall.

Feb 23 • 14:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man 'lucky to be alive' after crocodile attack in WA's far north

A man suffered injuries from a crocodile attack in Western Australia's Kimberley region, sparking calls for increased safety awareness.

Feb 21 • 00:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Horrified tourists watch as model eaten alive by crocodile

A tragic incident occurred when American model Ginger Meadows was attacked and eaten by a crocodile during a visit to King's Cascade in Australia.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Young man characterized as 'therian' crocodile in Tampico is kicked while walking down the street | VIDEO

A viral video shows a young man walking on all fours in Tampico while wearing a crocodile mask, leading to a controversy when another passerby kicks him.

Feb 19 • 20:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: Teasing a crocodile backfires! A playful encounter turns dangerous

A video of a man teasing a crocodile has gone viral, showcasing how quickly a playful situation can escalate into a life-threatening incident.

Feb 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Villagers from the Indonesian island found a missing woman in a crocodile's stomach

A disturbing discovery in Indonesia as villagers find a missing woman inside a crocodile, raising concerns about safety in the region.

Feb 18 • 20:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

She went to the river to collect clams, but ended up being devoured by a gigantic animal: the video

A shocking video has gone viral showing a crocodile attacking and capturing a woman in Indonesia while she was collecting clams in a river.

Feb 18 • 18:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What are crocodile tears?

The article discusses Kirsty Coventry's emotional response to the disqualification of Ukrainian athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch, likening it to 'crocodile tears' since she, as the IOC chair, was crying over her own decision.

Feb 15 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Scientists discover 83 eggs of crocodile ancestors in the interior of SP

Eighty-three fossilized eggs of crocodile ancestors were found near Presidente Prudente in São Paulo.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Orange Dwarf Crocodiles: This is the Strange Species That Lives in Caves and Eats Bats

The Osteolaemus tetraspis, or African dwarf crocodile, is a uniquely adapted species that thrives in the shadows of dense jungles rather than in open rivers.

Feb 10 • 18:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Robert Irwin admits life in Los Angeles terrified him: 'Give me a crocodile'

Robert Irwin expressed his fear of Los Angeles traffic after participating in 'Dancing with the Stars', stating he prefers dealing with crocodiles instead.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Scientists Rebuild a Full-Scale Skeleton of the 'Dinosaur Killer' Crocodile

Scientists in Georgia have reconstructed a life-sized skeleton of 'Deinosuchus shoreri,' a massive croc known as the 'Dinosaur Killer' that lived during the Late Cretaceous period.

Feb 10 • 06:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Olympic rowing backed in crocodile-inhabited river amid 'nonsense' talk of shift

The Queensland government insists that the Fitzroy River will host rowing and canoeing events at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics despite concerns over safety and flooding.

Feb 10 • 01:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Croc wrangler Matt Wright fined for landing chopper in backyard

Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright has been fined $10,000 for illegally landing his helicopter in his backyard in Darwin, Australia.

Feb 9 • 06:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pilot's body recovered from croc-infested marsh after Gulf plane crash

Police have recovered the body of a pilot from a crocodile-infested area following a plane crash near Normanton Airport in Queensland.

Feb 8 • 05:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Man Escapes from a Herd of Elephants – Killed by Crocodile

A man died in Zambia after a crocodile attacked him while he was fleeing from a herd of elephants.

Feb 7 • 20:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Fisherman in Zambia Flees from Herd of Elephants. Killed by Crocodile

A 52-year-old fisherman was killed by a crocodile in eastern Zambia while fleeing from a herd of elephants, according to police reports.

Feb 6 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Elephant Herd Flees into the Jaws of a Crocodile

A hunter in Zambia tragically ended up in the jaws of a crocodile while fleeing from a herd of elephants.

Feb 6 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio overflows and crocodile appears on flooded football field where children were playing in Aquidauana

A flooded football field in Aquidauana, MS, captured local attention when a crocodile was spotted shortly after children had been playing there, following heavy rainfall in the area.

Feb 5 • 17:37 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Searching for dinosaur secrets in crocodile bones

Researchers are investigating crocodile bones to refine methods for estimating the age of dinosaurs by analyzing growth rings, previously thought to represent annual growth.

Feb 5 • 11:00 UTC

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