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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.

Crocodiles pose new threat as flooded Ganga brings wildlife into residential areas in Haridwar

An official of the forest department said that so far, around a dozen crocodiles have been captured from the populated areas along the main rivers.

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.

On Camera

We celebrate Harappa excavation—and dismiss Keeladi, Sinauli archaeological digs as politics

In the storm around Sinauli, many academics dismissed claims of chariots being found. And the public misinterpreted the chariots as a device planted by the govt to fortify Hindutva.

Naidu matches Jagan’s Rs 13L crore investment playbook, with a ‘speed of doing business’ caveat

Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.