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TopicCrocodiles

Topic: crocodiles

In 1900s, Andamans came up with a plan to bring up crocodile numbers, but success has come with a bite

Rising attacks on humans have put Andaman's saltwater crocodiles at the center of a clash between conservationists and the government.

Gripping drama in MP as I-T dept finds cash, gold, crocodiles at BJP ex-MLA’s home. 2 ‘pets’ rescued

Forest dept officials suspect there are at least two more crocodiles on Harvansh Singh Rathore’s property. The rescued crocodiles will be released in Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary.

In a bid to untangle historical threads of Braj region, ASI digs Govardhan Hill after 50 yrs

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Baby crocodile found swimming in central Mumbai pool, civic body to probe how it got there

A lifeguard caught the reptile, but was bitten in the process, according to municipality officials.

Scientists find 1st known case of ‘virgin birth’ in crocodiles: 1 female, 14 eggs, no male partner

The crocodile, Coquita, was 18 when she laid the eggs and had been in isolation from other crocodiles at the Costa Rica reptile park, Parque Reptilandia, since she was two years old.

Mummified remains of 16th-century man could help crack history of E. coli evolution

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Modi’s tears may not be real. But opposition’s mocking will only turn them into a weapon

If past election results and India’s politics ought to have taught Modi's rivals and critics anything, it should be that any personal attack against him only boomerangs.

Dear people, I am an Indian crocodile who is getting a very bad name these days: Shobhaa De

My weight and height are very impressive. I can reach up to 10 feet and walk on water when required. Please don’t ask about my chest measurements.

2020 tied with 2016 for the hottest year ever recorded & why crocodiles don’t change

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week.

Fossilised footprints reveal crocodile ancestors walked on two feet

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

On Camera

RBI delays stricter trading loan rules as volatility climbs amid Iran conflict

The rules now take effect on 1 July instead of 1 April, the Reserve Bank of India said. New rules may raise cost of raising capital for proprietary trading firms & squeeze profits.

More ‘hits’ than Rheinmetall ever—Ukraine drone manufacturer claps back at CEO’s ‘housewives’ remark

Oleksandr Yakovenko, founder of Ukrainian drone maker TAF Industries, further went on to highlight the growing 'irrelevance' of European defence platforms.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.