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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

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.