crocodiles

The Dominican Republic’s sole zoo is housing confiscated illegal and smuggled animals, including crocodiles, flamingos, and tigers, as seizures of exotic species rise. Authorities seized 188 animals last year compared to 30 in 2023, with flamingos often taken illegally for hotels and private owners, sometimes with wings amputated. The zoo rehabilitates animals for release but faces capacity and funding challenges.

Israel's environment minister has reclassified crocodiles for security purposes. Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly wants them to surround a jail holding Hamas militants.

Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassified crocodiles to allow their use for security, including deterring prison escapes. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who proposed surrounding a prison for Palestinian detainees with crocodiles like Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, supported the decision.

The article details the brutal treatment of Prisoners of War during the construction of Japan's WWII Death Railways, where they were tortured, beheaded, and thrown to crocodiles by guards. The project involved PoWs subjected to unimaginable horrors in a ruthless race to build train tracks.

A British couple, identified as botanists, were tragically killed by a gang and their bodies were fed to crocodiles. The couple had posed with a BBC Gardeners' World host after filming an episode.

A gang in South Africa has been convicted of murdering a British couple, whose bodies were fed to crocodiles, and using their credit cards to spend £37,000.

Kenya's Lake Turkana, the world's largest permanent desert lake, is facing multiple threats that now endanger the hundreds of thousands who rely on it. Rising waters and hungry crocodiles are among the risks posed by the lake to local communities.

Kenya's Lake Turkana, the world's largest permanent desert lake, is facing threats from rising waters and hungry crocodiles. The lake, which has long sustained hundreds of thousands, now endangers those who depend on it.

A retired tourist couple was found stabbed to death in a crocodile-infested river in a scenic area of South Africa. The incident occurred in a popular beauty spot known for its natural attractions.

India is exploring the use of venomous snakes and crocodiles as a deterrent along its porous border with Bangladesh to prevent smuggling and unauthorized crossings. The unconventional approach highlights growing concerns over border security and illegal activities in the region.