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New Crocodile Species Discovered — and Its Last Meal Was a Dinosaur

Scientists in Australia have recently discovered a new species of crocodile, whose last meal was a dinosaur. The new crocodile species dates back to the Cretaceous period when most of the commonly known dinosaurs were roaming the Earth. And its...

Crocodile-like Creature Spotted on Rhodes, Greece

A search is underway on the island of Rhodes in Greece for at least one crocodile-like creature that has been spotted by several witnesses on the banks of a river. The mysterious animal is said to be hiding in the...

Sifis the Crocodile Found Dead

Sifis, the crocodile found in Crete, Greece, in July 2014, was found dead in Potami Dam near the city of Rethymno. Unfortunately, Sifis was not able to withstand the harsh winter weather that hit Crete this year and he passed away....

"Sifis" the Crocodile Still at Large

Despite the major operation to capture him, Sifis the Cretan crocodile continues to avoid the traps set up by the Greek Authorities and is still at large, in Rethymno, Crete, Greece.  Vangelis Mamagakis, director of the organization for the management and maintenance...

"Sifis" Crocodile Operation in Crete

The Development Organization of Crete has placed several traps in order to capture “Sifis”, the crocodile found in the region of Rethymno, on the Greek island of Crete last week. Rethymno Mayor Giorgis Marinakis said that efforts are made to recapture the...

'Sifis' the Cretan Crocodile is a Facebook Hit

Every effort is being made to recapture alive and not kill the crocodile that has taken up residence in an artificial wetland in Rethymno on the island of Crete, Rethymno Mayor Giorgis Marinakis said in an audio interview with ANA-MPA...

Crocodile Spotted on Crete Island

A two-meter long crocodile was spotted at the area of Potami Dam near the city of Rethymno, Greece, on the island of Crete. When the Fire Department patrol spotted the crocodile, they informed local authorities. Officials arrived on the spot...