world crocodile day

A remarkable paleontological find occurred in 1838 when New Jersey farm labourers unearthed colossal bones while digging for marl. These fossils, later identified as Hadrosaurus foulkii, provided the first mostly complete North American dinosaur skeleton. This discovery revolutionised scientific understanding, proving these creatures were bipedal, not lumbering lizards, and highlighting the rich prehistoric life hidden beneath our feet.

Two ancient crocodile cousins, unearthed in New Mexico, offer a rare glimpse into early reptilian evolution. Discovered side-by-side, these 210-million-year-old fossils reveal distinct adaptations for hunting, with one possessing a long snout and the other a powerful bite. This find highlights the diversification of crocodile relatives long before modern species emerged, showcasing a pivotal moment in prehistoric life.

A year after a severe health crisis, a travel writer found renewed joy in Goa, adapting her journeys to chronic illness. Despite limitations like fatigue and photosensitivity, friends orchestrated a thoughtful crocodile safari, demonstrating how travel can be experienced differently, not less, with careful planning and unwavering friendship.

New research reveals T. rex likely had lips, a departure from popular images of exposed teeth. This finding, based on tooth structure and comparisons with modern reptiles, suggests these ancient creatures protected their teeth. This discovery reshapes our understanding of dinosaur anatomy and appearance, impacting scientific study and popular culture alike. The image of T.

Andy Donaldson set a record 55km “dam to dam” swim along Western Australia’s Ord Rivxer in 11 hours 51 minutes, becoming the fastest and first man to complete the route. The ultramarathon swimmer navigated remote conditions, heat and wildlife concerns in the crocodile-inhabited river, describing the challenge as “magical” and the most beautiful swim of his career.

Eleven two-day old baby crocodiles were released in a tributary of River Sal on Tuesday, as an attempt to incubate them in controlled conditions proved successful after a dozen eggs had been retrieved from a damaged nest.

The project team of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) celebrated the world crocodile day recently at Dehradun Zoo, earlier known as Malsi Deer Park. As many as 55 participants, including students and faculty from colleges in Dehradun, participated in the event on June 17

The Gujarat forest department has decided to not only recognize the non-government organizations working in the field of rescue and research of crocodiles but will also set up a separate unit on crocodile which will carry out the research and other studies related to crocodile.

Forest officials have spotted about 50 saltwater crocodile nests near the creeks, nullahs and river system of Bhitarkanika National Park during the ongoing nesting season.

For, the group of 15 youngsters, including a few mountaineers, has been waging a war against time for 80 long hours till Wednesday to rescue the three-and-half-feet long crocodile that fell into the well in a village of Waghodia taluka four days ago on Sunday. For now, the reptile seems to be contended living in the well while feeding on toads and evading 'arrest'.

While a female croc weighing 30 kg was caught on Thursday, a small marsh crocodile (mugger crocodile) weighing about 15 kg was netted on Friday.

Will Also Recognize NGOs That Rescue, Study The Reptile

Ancient reptiles, crocodiles and their kin, share our planet, coexisting with humans in rivers and wetlands globally. While generally not aggressive, understanding their habitats and behaviors is crucial for safety. This piece highlights seven distinct species, from the formidable Nile and Saltwater crocodiles to the unique Gharial, emphasizing peaceful coexistence.

“The crux of the study to map crocodiles’ basking sites was to find the most suitable basking habitats by assessing the geomorphology of landscape in the riparian regions (banks) of the river,” said Dr Ranjitsinh Devkar, assistant professor of zoology in MSU.

The wetlands of lush green Charotar belt are a home to a healthy population of crocodiles, just like the wandering Vishwamitri river of Vadodara is an abode of mugger crocodiles.

Navratri revellers are all set to swirl on a jaw-dropping garba over the next nine-days! The ferocious crocodiles living right in the heart of Vadodara have crept into the imagination of an artist who has penned and composed a garba dedicated to these reptiles.

VADODARA: The rains have ceased to lash the city. The water level in the swelling Vishwamitri has gone down.

VADODARA: The rains have ceased to lash the city. The water level in the swelling Vishwamitri has gone down.

The Charotar region in Gujarat, once known for its 'White Revolution', is now a haven for mugger crocodiles. Their population has surged from 130 to nearly 550 in a decade, thanks to local tolerance and conservation efforts. Villagers actively participate as crocodile guardians, safeguarding nesting sites.

Google is celebrating the birth anniversary of wildlife conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin with a slideshow doodle.