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‘Do you need a filling?’ Daring snail crawls up a baby crocodile’s head and peers into its gaping mouth in Indonesia

It's takes a bold character to check inside a crocodile's mouth but this inquisitive snail seems unafraid to peer inside the predator's mouth.

Graphic designer Andri Priyadi, 30, watched the snail crawl up the baby saltwater crocodile's nose as the reptile rested on a branch in south Jakarta, Indonesia.
Incredibly, it didn't stop there, and even decided to take a look into the jaws of death that are feared across all of Asia, by other animals and humans alike.
The snail chose an opportune time to take a look as most things steer clear of adult saltwater crocodiles, which grow up to 17 feet long and can weigh 1,000 lbs.

And, incredibly, the crocodile seemed unphased by the intrusion and even let the snail escape from the unusual encounter.

designer Andri Priyadi, 30, watched the snail crawl up the baby saltwater crocodile's nose as the predator rested on a branch in South Jakarta, Indonesia.

Incredibly, it didn't stop there, and even decided to take a look into the jaws of death that are feared across all of asia, by other animals and humans alike.
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The snail chose an opportune time to take a look as most things steer clear of adult saltwater crocodiles, which grow up to 17 feet long and can weigh 1,000 lbs.


And, incredibly, the crocodile seemed unphased by the intrusion and even let the snail escape from the unusual encounter in Indonesia

A cannibal crocodile eats one of its own and gulps

These amazing photos show the moment a cannibal crocodile eats one of its own and gulps it down whole in a fearsome display of its predatory instincts.
Incredibly, the unsuspecting baby crocodile found itself caught in the massive mouth of its elder - which quickly snapped shut its jaws before swallowing it.
The blood-thirsty pictures were shot by photographer Tanja Merensky-Hartinger at the Sweni Bird Hide in South Africa's Kruger National Park on June 14.

The huge Nile crocodile was photographed feeding on the baby croc in a waterway in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Once the crocodile was within its grasp, the massive cannibal then clamped down its famously powerful jaws

Like it would with any other prey, once the baby crocodile was crushed the beast then prepared to swallow it

The baby crocodile's scaly tail can be seen hanging out of the predator's mouth as it begins feasting

Tossing its head back into the air, it uses gravity to help tumble the helpless creature down its throat

Within seconds the baby crocodile was almost completely swallowed with only its tail still visible


Crocodiles are one of the most feared predators on the planet and are known to turn to cannibalism when there is an absence of prey

The Crocodile Hunter were watched as kids

The Crocodile Hunter was one of those amazingly fun programs we all watched as kids. While the animals featured were fascinating all on their own - being super dangerous and all - what really made it special were the antics of Steve Irwin, the Croc Hunter himself. Putting himself casually into situations that would scare the pants off most people, he'd treat the world's most dangerous animals like friends he'd met at the bar, all while teaching us about their lives with a glint in his eye and a cheeky grin.

An incredibly successful show spanning eight seasons, The Crocodile Hunterwas tragically cut short when Steve Irwin was killed while filming an upcoming documentary, Ocean's Deadliest, with a stingray, leaving behind his family, comprised of his wife Terri, their son Robert, and their daughter Bindi.

Recovering from such a tragic loss is never easy, so it's amazing to hear that their daughter Bindi has not only grown quite a bit, but has also begun actively pursuing a career as a zoologist. Crikey, Steve would be proud!

Bindi is now 16 years old and on her way to following in her father's footsteps

Taking after her father in both looks and aspirations, she's already made her place in the animal kingdom, expressing a strong desire to work full time at Australia Zoo after finishing her final year of Business and Tourism school.

“When [Irwin] was working with venomous snakes or cheetahs, he just treated them in a [certain] way. It was never trying to overpower them or anything like that. He was just loving them. And he was teaching other people about how beautiful they are. Telling people how to respect snakes and respect crocodiles and to love them. And I think if you go about it with that kind of attitude, it’s brilliant.”

She was in contact with dangerous animals from the very beginning

Baby Bindi with her father, mother, and huge snake.

From an early age, Bindi was involved in the Crocodile Hunter lifestyle, interacting with dangerous animals on the regular. She said:

“I have spent my entire life living in a zoo, which is pretty crazy. Not many kids get to say that.”

She even starred in a wildlife documentary,Bindi the Jungle Girl

A clip of Bindi in Bindi the Jungle Girl

Now at 16-years-old, she has a vibrant Instagram account where she posts shots of her loving the animals, just as her father taught her.

It's heartwarming to see that Bindi has grown into such a charming and ambitious young woman; and the fact that she shares her father's passion and respect for creatures great and small, no matter how dangerous, is truly inspirational. Good for you, Bindi!

Crocodile breeding in El Salvador

EL SALVADOR - Crocodiles are considered to be endangered in El Salvador, and some locals of the Barra de Santiago make efforts to preserve the species.
The baby crocodiles are bred and then released on the banks of a stream protected by authorities.
10-day-old crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) at a small farm in Barra de Santiago, 110km south-west of San Salvador, El Salvador on June 23, 2015. PHOTO: AFP
A man holding a 10-day-old crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). PHOTO: AFP
A man holding a 10-day-old crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). PHOTO: AFP
A man feeding a 10-day-old crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). PHOTO: AFP
Jose Villeda holding two 10-day-old crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus). PHOTO: AFP
A baby crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) being released on the banks of a stream protected by authorities in Barra de Santiago. PHOTO: AFP
A baby crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) being released on the banks of a stream. PHOTO: AFP
A baby crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) being released on the banks of a stream. PHOTO: AFP

Tourist bitten by crocodile

A TOURIST bitten on the face by a crocodile in WA’s Kimberley remains in a stable condition in hospital, four days after the attack.
The New South Wales tourist, aged in her 50s, was with her husband aboard the charter catamaran Discovery One when she was attacked during a swim at midday on Friday at what was thought to be a safe waterhole in the Prince Regent River region.
She was flown out on a charter plane and then taken to Broome Hospital by the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and on Friday night she had several hours of facial surgery for minor bite injuries.
A hospital spokesman on Tuesday afternoon confirmed the woman was yet to be discharged and was still recovering.
Kimberley Discovery Cruises operates the Discovery One vessel and spokeswoman Jill Moffitt said the victim was in good spirits and continuing recovering well.
She said the couple were even contemplating a return to the Kimberley in the future.
“Their first concern was that the other passengers can continue their cruise and aren’t too downcast about it all,” Ms Moffitt said.
“She had quite a long surgery and the surgeons took their time and did it very delicately because its her face of course.
“They’ve very pleased with the treatment ... and it looks like she will make a full recovery. They’re very philosophical about it. They realise these things can happen.
“They said they had a fabulous time up until (the attack). We’re talking to them about perhaps coming back again.
“It’s a wonderful place because it’s a real wilderness area and they were loving the experience.”
Ms Moffitt said she spoke to the captain after the attack and the 22 passengers were “very concerned” but also relieved the woman had escaped with minor injuries.
“I don’t know how big the crocodile was or how it actually happened or who jumped in but her husband asked me to thank the crew for everything they did,” she added.
Ms Moffitt said the waterhole was considered safe but a very high tide may have washed the crocodile into it.
“It’s a place where a lot of tour operators take people for a dip. It reinforces that this is a wilderness area and the crocodile’s domain,” she said.

Lord Provost anger at rundown play park

Laura Baird with Lord Provost Donald Wilson, her daughter Lucy and neighbour Vania Cater and her son Mathew. Picture: Greg Macvean
THE Capital’s Lord Provost is petitioning the city council over rusty play equipment and the problem of dog fouling in a city park.
Donald Wilson, who is councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie as well as being Edinburgh’s civic head, has joined up with Lothian Labour MSP Sarah Boyack to back residents who are demanding improvements at Westfield Court play park in Gorgie.
And he plans to appear with the group when they take their case to the council’s petitions committee.
Councillor Wilson said the play park could be an asset for the area but had been allowed to deteriorate.
He said: “It’s tucked away off the main road, kind of out of sight, and because of that it has been quite neglected.
“Play equipment has been removed and not replaced, there’s a lot of dog fouling in the park and graffiti on the walls of the bowling club alongside. And because it’s run down it attracts a bit of 
antisocial behaviour.
“It’s all stuff that can be fixed. It doesn’t need major works, just a bit of TLC.”
He said if it was made more attractive as a play area it would be a real bonus for the area.
“It’s very much needed because there is a lack of play areas anywhere round about,” he said.
Mother-of-three Laura Baird, who lives in Westfield Road, said she did not allow her five-year-old daughter Lucy to play in the park because of its condition.
She said: “The park has been neglected. It’s run down, there is dog dirt everywhere and the play equipment is just unacceptable.
“There’s a slide which I think was put in in 1985 and there are swings and a crocodile thing to bounce back and forward on, but it’s that rusty it won’t move. It’s just a joke.”
Ms Baird, 39, who has lived in the area for 14 years, said the play park used to be a popular spot, but was no longer well used because of its condition.
“Maybe passers-by will let their children play for a minute, but they soon move on,” she said. “It’s really sad, it could be a beautiful park.”
Several local shops have copies of the petition, which calls for improved facilities and increased inspections to deal with dog fouling. A minimum of 500 signatures are needed for it to be considered by the council’s petitions committee.
Ms Boyack said several constituents had contacted her about the park over the last few months.
She said: “There’s a real problem with dog dirt. The children’s play equipment is also in a poor state of repair and the grass needs to be properly maintained. It’s hardly surprising we’re at the stage where many parents who won’t allow their kids to play there.”
A council spokeswoman said: “All play parks maintained by the council are subject to regular, rigorous safety inspections and immediate action is taken if there are safety concerns about any equipment. The Westfield Court play park has been fully checked to ensure its safety and weeds will be removed from the area in the next few days as part of our usual maintenance activity.”