Alligators & Crocodiles
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Ancient 'swamp king' monster croc once terrorized Australia
By Harry Baker published
The ‘swamp king’ was over 16 feet long and much broader than modern-day crocodiles.

Alligators can regrow their tails, surprising scientists
By Tessa Koumoundouros published
Baby alligators can regrow their tails and they do it in a novel way.

Endangered croc gives piggyback ride to 100 babies after mating with '7 or 8 females'
By Brandon Specktor published
One of London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year honorees shows an endangered crocodile carrying 100 babies on his back

Ancient crocodile walked on two legs
By Laura Geggel published
This ancient croc's legs were likely as long as a human's.

New Bone-Eating Life Form Discovered in Bizarre Alligator-Corpse Study
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists sank three alligator corpses into the Gulf of Mexico to see whether bottom-dwelling sea creatures could eat them. They did — handily.

Crocodiles Are Breeding Near a Nuclear Power Plant (No, They're Not Radioactive)
By Mindy Weisberger published
Only in Florida.

This 12-Foot, 463-Lb. Alligator Went Head to Head with a Semitruck
By Rafi Letzter published
The creature survived the crash and wandered dazed in circles around a highway exit in Tallahassee before a trapper turned up.

Football-Size 'Bugs' Feast on an Alligator in This Creepy Deep-Sea Video
By Stephanie Pappas published
In the food deserts of the deep ocean, it doesn't take long for scavengers to find a bonanza when it lands.
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