The earliest ancestors of the crocodile evolved around 235 million years ago. These prehistoric predators have an impressive array of abilities, some of which helped their predecessors survive two ...

The largest crocodile in the world, the estuarine crocodile, or “saltie,” is 22 feet long and can weigh up to 2,200 pounds. Other crocodile species include the dwarf crocodile, which is less than six ...

A five-meter-long saltwater crocodile, known as "Big John," was found decapitated and tangled in a fishing net in late July. The unusual nature of the reptile's death sparked an investigation, with ...

Among the 28 known crocodile species in the world, one stands above all the rest literally. The saltwater crocodile holds the title of the largest living reptile on Earth, surpassing even the fearsome ...

Some crocodiles are big, sure—but a few are so huge they end up in record books, news reports, or fossil displays. This list isn’t based on local legends or guesses. Every crocodile here was either ...