Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) hold the title of the largest living reptiles on the planet. These giants surpass even the formidable Nile crocodile and easily overshadow alligators, ...

Saltwater crocodiles reign as the largest reptilian apex predators on Earth, outmatching even the formidable Nile crocodile and alligator species in both power and size. Known for their immense ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) are one of Africa’s ...

Three-dimensional x-ray scans have revealed the last hours of a Nile crocodile that was mummified in ancient Egypt. The surprise discovery provides important evidence for how the Egyptians viewed and ...