Crocodiles: Survivors of the Last Extinction
The crocodile is one of the deadliest predators in the world. Unfortunately, they find themselves prey to something far more dangerous.
For some reason this guy thought it was a good idea to ride a crocodile
We’ve heard of some really random animal attacks. And we’ve also heard of some completely dumb instances where people were lethally attacked by animals in situations that totally could have been avoided. Still, it just seems like some folk never learn. How else would you describe 22-year-old Danish man Niels Jensen, a guy who was filmed … Continued
10 totally bonza Australian animals
Australia is home to some of the most unique animals in the world: geographic isolation means it contains the majority of our planet’s marsupials, some of the only egg-laying mammals and a frightening variety of venomous species including snakes, spiders and jellyfish. Those who are willing to brave the perils found down under will be … Continued
Crocodile-wrestling celebrity tiger dies in India
India is in mourning today after the death of a much-loved Bengal tiger called Machali in Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan. Famed for her serene bearing and beautiful markings, Machali was one of the most photographed tigers in the world, and has even appeared on a stamp. But her beauty was every bit matched by her … Continued
'If you go swimming at 10 o’clock at night, you’re going to get consumed'—woman killed by croc in Australia
A woman from New Zealand has been killed in a crocodile attack in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, after going for a late night moonlit paddle while celebrating the end of her friend’s cancer treatment. Witnesses heard 46-year-old photographer Cindy Waldron screaming ‘A croc’s got me, a croc’s got me!’ as she was dragged away by … Continued
Serengeti: Evolution in action
The Serengeti is home to the greatest concentration of large mammals in the world. Spanning 30,000 square kilometres of Kenya and Tanzania, this is a true natural wonder, made all the more precious by wildlife declines elsewhere in Africa. Yet for the wildlife that calls the Serengeti home it can be a harsh and unforgiving … Continued