Latest about Alligators & Crocodiles
A Crocodile Hunt, Redefined, in Southeastern Cuba (Op-Ed)
The American crocodile is a dangerous animal, but that doesn't prevent women from helping lead their conservation.
Crikey! Crocodiles Can Climb Trees
Look 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.
Alligators Stalk, Crush & Swallow Prey on Candid Camera
New critter cams atop of Florida alligators reveal new insights about the predator's daily schedule.
Alligators and Crocodiles Use Tools to Hunt, in a First
Crocodiles 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.
Are Crocodiles Secret Fruit-Lovers? (Op-Ed)
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.
Alligator Hunters Nab Mississippi's Heaviest Gator
Twice 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).
Crikey! Crocodiles and Alligators Snack on Fruit
Long 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.
