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Crocodilians

Australia trying to educate citizens on crocodile safety — to save the crocodiles

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In the city of Darwin, Australia, there are nearly as men crocodiles as people. A dramatic turnaround for a species that was hunted nearly to extinction. But as the two populations grow, and grow together, deadly collisions are happening.

Florida alligator farm provides safe home for hundreds of birds

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Alligators All Around

Deadly Neighbors: Australia’s Saltwater Crocodiles

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GATOR-AID

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Science Note  ? Surfing Crocodiles

Australian researchers have discovered that saltwater crocodiles surf ocean currents to island-hop around the Pacific Ocean.

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Saving the Siamese crocodile

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The Siamese crocodile is crucial to the survival of the wetlands in Southeast Asia, but it’s close to becoming extinct. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad visits a Cambodian wildlife rescue center to find out how conservationists there are trying to save the rare croc.

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