There are 16 species of crocodiles in the world. While they all have sharp teeth, some are less dangerous to humans, while ...

80-million-year-old fossils revealed that this dyrosaurid species began to diversify millions of years earlier than previously thought, starting with evolutionary changes in its bite.

Kajsa has been "thriving" at Crocodiles of the World in Brize Norton since her arrival from Sweden in 2014, according to staff. Her journey to the UK’s only crocodile zoo was far from typical, as ...

In the rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa, one of the continent’s most feared predators is quietly challenging long-held assumptions about reptilian behavior. The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus ...

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Beast in Me. When you first meet Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys) in The Beast in Me, it's hard to deny that there is something up with this guy.

Less than a month after a crocodile killed a dog in Brevard County, wildlife officials are warning Florida residents to be "croc-wise." The American crocodile can be found in the Sunshine State, ...

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 ...

Scientists say they have unearthed Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells, a discovery that could shed light on ancient reptiles that may have hunted prey by dropping on them from trees. The ...

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Under the Northern Territory government's proposed new crocodile ownership rules, pet owners would be charged a $299 permit fee for the privilege. If the plan goes ahead, croc owners would also face ...

Crocodiles have V-shaped snouts; alligators have U-shaped, rounded snouts. Crocodiles are generally larger, reaching up to 20 feet; alligators reach 14 feet. Crocodiles prefer saltwater; alligators ...