The Worlds Biggest Crocodile Caught Alive!

Steve Irwin would be proud to see this – the worlds largest crocodile caught alive in the Philippines. These huge crocodiles can be challenging to catch alive, but 100 mean teamed up to make sure this 21 foot croc was caught unharmed. The massive crocodile will become the main attraction at a new Eco-tourism park being built in Agusan.

At least 100 men were required to pull the huge reptile on to the banks of the creek where, after a great deal of difficulty, it was bound up and then lifted by crane on to the back of a truck.
They weren’t going to let the victory pass without having their photo taken, so many of the villagers posed beside their scaly captive before it was driven off to a confined area.

via Daily Mail

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Animal Face-Off: Shark Versus Crocodile

If you liked watching a shark and hippo battle to the death, you’ll like this one even more!

Crocodile Versus Shark: Croc Wins!

They’re two of the most feared natural predators in the Territory – but there was only ever going to be one winner in this battle of the beasts.

via News.com.au

Fishermen And Crocodiles Dont Mix

I have seen plenty of crocodiles at the zoo, but never in the wild. If I ever come across one though, I’ll be keeping my distance. An Israeli fisherman learned the hard way to keep his distance from crocs when a massive 4 metre long crocodile took a lunge at him. He escaped with all his body parts intact, but promises he wont get so close during his next encounter with a croc. Sounds like a solid plan to me.

I was shocked – the animal clearly wanted to kill me…

via Swim at Your Own Risk

Man Has Forearm Reattached After Croc Bites it Off

More unusual news from Taiwan, this time involving a rare nile crocodile. A Taiwanese veterinarian found himself in a very unfortunate situation when a 17 foot long croc surprised him and bit half of his arm off. The severed arm was retrieved after after a zoo worker shot the 440lb monster twice, apparently not harming the croc in anyway. So let these be a lesson, don’t ever put your hand into a crocodiles mouth – even if you think it has been anesthetized.

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Mexican Fishermen Catch 7.5-Foot Crocodile in the Rio Grande

Local fishermen on the outskirts of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, captured a 7.5-foot crocodile on Sunday. Crocodiles are not native to the Rio Grande and experts believe it was a pet, later released in the river by its owner. The 130 pound croc appeared to be young and in good condition when it was turned over to the local Animal Protection Society.