crocodile

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The crocodile, which grows to around 16 feet and 1,000 pounds, was not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

After the crocodile ate a bird that had flown in, staff moved the reptile outside and used cinder blocks to weigh down the grate keeping it closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Researchers from Germany and the Seychelles investigated the evolutionary history of the saltwater crocodile by comparing DNA from modern animals with genetic material taken from historical museum specimens.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Among all living crocodile species, the saltwater crocodile is especially well adapted for life at sea.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

I have my own towel and bathing suit plus two tubes of sunscreen, an extra pair of flip-flops, and an inflatable crocodile.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller