In contrast, the largest species, the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), can grow up to 23 feet (6.5 metres) and weigh as much as 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms), as reported by Oceana.org.

During World War II, about 1,000 Japanese soldiers were reportedly massacred by saltwater crocodiles on Ramree Island, Burma. Historians and experts doubt the veracity of the crocodile attack ...

The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is highly versatile, organised and social in nature unlike the other reptiles. Let’s learn some interesting facts about this lizard shaped reptile that ...

Burt, the five-metre-long, 700kg saltwater crocodile, died in captivity at Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile herpetarium and aquarium in Darwin, Australia, where he had been living since 2008.

But wildlife researchers are greeted with just that when they come face-to-face with a 3.7-metre saltwater crocodile. "Meet King Charles," the farm's owner John Lever says. Crocodile handlers ...

A saltwater croc has been spotted lurking in Townsville’s Breakwater Marina over New Year’s, with boaties, swimmers and paddleboarders urged to be on the lookout while near the water.

FILE - Paul Hogan carrying a deceased crocodile in a bar in a scene from the film "Crocodile Dundee" in 1986. (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images) Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News. While spending a day out on the water to celebrate his stepdaughter’s birthday, Cairns businessman ...