Skulls of NT crocodiles

The skulls of the crocodiles responsible for the deaths of two Northern Territory men have been presented at an inquest in Darwin.

Bill Scott, 62, and Lanh Van Tran, 57, were killed in separate attacks in 2014.
Mr Scott was taken while in his boat at a billabong in Kakadu, and Mr Tran was attacked while fishing with his wife.

The attack on Mr Scott is believed to be the first time in the NT that someone in a boat was fatally attacked by a crocodile, and it sparked calls for a cull of the animals.

During today's proceedings in the Darwin Magistrates Court, Mr Scott's wife Roslyn said the crocodile that killed her husband had jumped out of the water and grabbed her husband from the rear of their moored boat.

She said about 15 minutes later his body floated to the surface, but it disappeared again before she could reach it.

Soon afterward the attack, police shot dead a 4.63m crocodile in the Flying Fox Waterhole, and recovered Mr Scott's remains.

Two months later, in August 2014, Mr Van Tran was killed by a crocodile after he entered the Adelaide River to un-snag his fishing line.

The crocodile responsible, known locally as Michael Jackson for its distinct features, was subsequently killed by rangers.

NT coroner Greg Cavanagh kicked off the inquest by urging the public to improve their understanding of the dangers associated with crocodiles.

The inquest is expected to run for three days.

Do you need a filling?

‘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.