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    'Crocodile Hunter' Off the Hook  09 Jan 2004
    ...is "incredibly remorseful" about the TV stunt last week during which he held his month-old son, Bob, in one arm while feeding a 770-pound man-eating crocodile. ... (FOX News)

    Irwin: I'd Feed Crocodile, Hold Son Again  Jan 5, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia - "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin snapped back at critics who have accused him of endangering his month-old son's life by holding him while ... (San Jose Mercury News, CA)

    Should Crocodile Hunter Irwin Be Charged?  Jan 6, 2004
    BILL O'REILLY, HOST: In the Back of the Book segment tonight, crocodile hunter Steve Irwin (search) facing trouble in Australia. ... (FOX News)

    Steve Irwin - Crocodile Stunt or Bad Parenting  Jan 6, 2004
    Steve was able to turn his love for reptiles into a job when he began working for Queensland Government's rogue crocodile relocation program. ... (TheCelebrityCafe.com, NY)

    Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin confuses one month old son with dead ...   Jan 6, 2004
    Steve Irwin, the Australian "Crocodile Hunter", during one of his recent shows, was distracted by the audience and momentarily forgot under which arm he was ... (The Spoof (News Satire), UK)

    Crocodile hunter still in running for Australian of the Year ...   Jan 8, 2004
    Steve Irwin is still in the running for Australian of the Year, despite criticism for feeding a 13-foot crocodile while holding his baby son. ... (Charleston Post Courier (subscription), SC)

    Anger over Australia crocodile hunter's baby stunt  Jan 4, 2004
    Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin triggered outrage when he held his 1-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a show at his Australian ... (China Daily, China)

    No Charges in Crocodile-Infant Stunt  Jan 4, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia -- "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has survived tussles with giant pythons, poisonous snakes and, of course, crocodiles. ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)

    No charges in crocodile-infant stunt  Jan 4, 2004
    ..."Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has survived tussles with giant pythons, poisonous snakes and, of course, crocodiles. Now he faces ... (China Daily, China)

    'Crocodile Hunter' draws fire for feeding croc while cradling ...   Jan 3, 2004
    By Jamie Tarabay. SYDNEY, Australia – "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has survived tussles with giant pythons, poisonous snakes and, of course, crocodiles. ... (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)

    Crocodile man's 'stunt' attracts public wrath  Jan 3, 2004
    Melbourne - Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin triggered outrage when he held his one-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a show at ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Crocodile hunter won't be charged for feeding croc while holding ...   Jan 3, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Despite crys of outrage from child welfare groups, crocodile hunter Steve Irwin will not face charges for a stunt in which he fed a ... (Calgary Sun, Canada)

    Anger Over Australia Crocodile Hunter's Baby Stunt  Jan 3, 2004
    MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) - Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin triggered outrage when he held his 1-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile ... (Reuters, UK)

    Anger Over Australia Crocodile Hunter's Baby Stunt  Jan 4, 2004
    MELBOURNE, Australia - Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin triggered outrage when he held his 1-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a ... (Planet Ark, NY)

    Anger over crocodile hunter's baby stunt  Jan 3, 2004
    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has triggered outrage after holding his one-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile ... (Reuters, UK)

    Anger over crocodile hunter's baby stunt  Jan 3, 2004
    MELBOURNE: Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has triggered outrage after holding his one-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a show ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)

    Crocodile hunter's stunt comes back to bite him  Jan 3, 2004
    By KATHY MARKS. The daredevil exploits of Steve Irwin, Australia's "Crocodile Hunter", have made him a millionaire and an international celebrity. ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Crocodile hunter escapes charges  Jan 2, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- Australia's crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has escaped charges after a storm of criticism erupted over him taking his month-old son to ... (CNN)

    Crocodile hunter's stunt comes back to bite him  Jan 3, 2004
    By Kathy Marks in Sydney. The daredevil exploits of Steve Irwin, Australia's "Crocodile Hunter", have made him a millionaire and an international celebrity. ... (Independent, UK)

    Crocodile Hunter Under Attack  Jan 5, 2004
    ...by Josh Grossberg. Crikey! It's not easy being a reptile-rasslin' Crocodile Hunter and a hands-on daddy these days, mate. The feisty ... (E! Online)

    Crocodile hunter now the hunted  Jan 4, 2004
    Now everyone from the international media to parenting groups have dragged the gregarious crocodile hunter over the coals for a bizarre feeding stunt involving ... (The Age, Australia)

    Crocodile Hunter draws fire for feeding croc while cradling baby  Jan 3, 2004
    By JAMIE TARABAY. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has survived tussles with giant pythons, poisonous snakes and, of course, crocodiles. ... (Toronto Sun, Canada)

    Crikey! Steve Irwin takes baby to crocodile feeding, draws Aussie ...   Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia -- "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's latest stunt -- hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son -- drew fire from viewers ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)

    Crikey! Steve Irwin takes baby to crocodile feeding, draws Aussie ...   Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia -- ``Crocodile hunter'' Steve Irwin's latest stunt - hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son - drew fire from viewers ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN)

    Irwin Takes Baby to Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    2 — "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's latest stunt hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son drew fire from viewers Saturday, a visit by ... (ABC News)

    'Crocodile Hunter' Incident Draws Fire  Jan 2, 2004
    ..."Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's latest stunt — hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son — drew fire from viewers Saturday, a visit by ... (Launch Yahoo)

    "Crocodile Hunter" flees media frenzy  Jan 4, 2004
    By Jamie Tarabay. Jan. 4, 2004 | SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- The ``Crocodile Hunter'' has become the hunted. Following a weekend of ... (Salon (subscription))

    Crocodile Hunter Irwin Faces Probe after Baby Stunt  Jan 2, 2004
    Crocodile hunter” Steve Irwin was facing a state investigation today after he hand-fed a large crocodile while holding his month-old son. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Anger Over Australia Crocodile Hunter's Baby Stunt  Jan 2, 2004
    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin triggered outrage when he held his one-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a ... (Reuters, United States)

    Crocodile Hunter faces probe over baby stunt  Jan 3, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia — Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's latest stunt, hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son, drew fire from viewers ... (Toronto Star, Canada)

    Crikey! Steve Irwin takes baby to crocodile feeding, draws Aussie ...   Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia – "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's latest stunt – hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son – drew fire from ... (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)

    Crikey! Steve Irwin takes baby to crocodile feeding, draws Aussie ...   Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin may have taken one of his animal stunts a bit too far. The television ... (USA Today)

    Crocodile hunter flees media  Jan 4, 2004
    By Claire O'Rourke. The crocodile hunter has become the hunted. Steve Irwin, who caused an uproar when he held his baby son while ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Irwin Takes Baby to Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia - "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin may have taken one of his animal stunts a bit too far. Before a crowd of onlookers ... (Miami Herald, FL)

    Crocodile hunter slammed for baby stunt  Jan 2, 2004
    Brisbane, Australia — Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's honeymoon with the Australian public could well be over. The television star ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada)

    Irwin: I'd feed crocodile, hold son again  Jan 5, 2004
    ..."Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin snapped back at critics who have accused him of endangering his month-old son's life by holding him while hand-feeding a ... (China Daily, China)

    'Crocodile Hunter' Hiding From Media Frenzy  Jan 4, 2004
    ...weekend of bad publicity, Steve Irwin (search) and his family retreated from the media spotlight and the public outrage he provoked by hand-feeding a crocodile ... (FOX News)

    Crocodile Hunter Irwin flees media hunt  Jan 5, 2004
    ...a weekend of bad publicity, Steve Irwin and his family retreated from the media spotlight and the public outrage he provoked by hand-feeding a crocodile Friday ... (Canada.com, Canada)

    Crocodile Hunter could be in hot water  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's honeymoon with the Australian public could well be over. The television ... (Toronto Sun, Canada)

    Irwin Takes Baby to Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia Jan. 2 — "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's honeymoon with the Australian public could well be over. The television ... (ABC News)

    Irwin: I'd Feed Crocodile, Hold Son Again  Jan 5, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia -- "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin snapped back at critics who have accused him of endangering his month-old son's life by holding him while ... (Hartford Courant (subscription), CT)

    TV presenter who fed crocodile while holding baby bites back  Jan 5, 2004
    STEVEN Irwin, the Australian host of the Crocodile Hunter wildlife programme, snapped back at critics yesterday, claiming he had not endangered his month-old ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    'Crocodile Hunter' probed after feeding crocodile while holding ...   Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia : Australian "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin has prompted a public outcry and will be investigated after his latest stunt -- feeding a ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    TV wildlife host answers critics after he fed crocodile while ...   Jan 5, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia – "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin snapped back at critics who have accused him of endangering his month-old son's life by holding him while ... (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)

    Crocodile Hunter: I'd Do Stunt With Baby Son Again  Jan 5, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia — "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin (search) snapped back at critics who have accused him of endangering his month-old son's life by holding ... (FOX News)

    'Hunter' takes baby to crocodile feed  Jan 3, 2004
    ..."Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's latest stunt - hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son - drew fire from the public yesterday, a visit by ... (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain)

    Crocodile Hunter Snaps Back over Baby Stunt  Jan 5, 2004
    Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin snapped back today claiming he had not risked his month-old son’s life by holding him a few feet away from a 13-foot crocodile ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    'Crocodile Stunter' draws ire  Jan 3, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia -- Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's critics are snapping mad after he held his month-old son in one hand while feeding a croc with the other. ... (Calgary Sun, Canada)

    'Crocodile Hunter' takes baby to feed crocs  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin took his month-old son to his first croc feeding on Friday, offering the reptile a chicken with one ... (CNN International, Europe)

    Irwin Takes Baby to Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    2 — Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin took his month-old son to his first croc feeding on Friday, offering the reptile a chicken with one hand and holding the ... (ABC News)

    Irwin Takes Baby to First Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia — Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin (search) took his month-old son to his first croc feeding on Friday, offering the reptile a chicken with ... (FOX News)

    'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin Angers Viewers with Baby Stunt  Jan 3, 2004
    Australian celebrity Steve Irwin, known as "the Crocodile Hunter," is in trouble for carrying his one-month-old son with him while feeding a snapping crocodile ... (Voice of America)

    Irwin Takes Baby to Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia -- Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin took his month-old son to his first croc feeding on Friday, offering the reptile a chicken with one hand ... (Hartford Courant (subscription), CT)

    Aussie Criticized for Holding Son While Feeding Crocodile  Jan 3, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia — Steve Irwin, Australian television's "Crocodile Hunter," hand-fed a 13-foot crocodile while holding his infant son, drawing fire from ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)

    Irwin Takes Baby to Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia - Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin took his month-old son to his first croc feeding on Friday, offering the reptile a chicken with one hand and ... (Miami Herald, FL)

    Escaped crocodile named 'person' of year in Hong Kong  Jan 4, 2004
    An escaped crocodile that has been on the loose on the Hong Kong-China border for more than two months was named Hong Kong's Person of the Year. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Outrage as Australian 'crocodile hunter' dangles his baby son ...   Jan 2, 2004
    By Chris Bunting. The Australian "crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has sparked outrage because he dangled his baby son in front of a 13ft crocodile's jaws. ... (Independent, UK)

    `Crocodile hunter' defends baby stunt amid outrage  Jan 4, 2004
    BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA -- "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's latest stunt--hand feeding a large crocodile while holding his infant son--drew fire from television ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)

    Crocodile still to float  Jan 4, 2004
    NORTHERN Territory police are still waiting for a man-eating crocodile shot in a river last week to float to the surface. The crocodile ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Crocodile hunter slammed over baby stunt  Jan 2, 2004
    Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin may face a police investigation for holding his month-old baby son a few feet away from the mouth of a crocodile at his Queensland ... (Ireland Online, Ireland)

    Crocodile hunter's stunt sparks probe  Jan 2, 2004
    Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin will be investigated by the Queensland Families Department after feeding a crocodile while holding his one-month-old son. ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Crocodile hunter Steve slammed over baby stunt  Jan 2, 2004
    Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin may face a police investigation for holding his month old baby son a few feet away from the mouth of a crocodile at his Queensland ... (Ananova, UK)

    Crocodile and baby stunt sparks fury  Jan 2, 2004
    Australia's celebrity crocodile hunter appears determined his one-month-old son should one day take over the family business. At ... (BBC News, UK)

    Crocodile hunt called off  Jan 5, 2004
    THE search for a crocodile and its victim in a Northern Territory river has been suspended because of dangerous conditions. Police ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Crocodile hunter depends baby stunt  Jan 3, 2004
    Celebrity crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has defended holding his one-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a show at his Australian zoo. ... (ITV.COM, UK)

    Hunter Feeds Crocodile While Holding Son  Jan 3, 2004
    By JAMIE TARABAY. "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has survived tussles with giant pythons, poisonous snakes and, of course, crocodiles. ... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Crocodile stunt backfires  Jan 4, 2004
    NORTH Queensland crocodile handlers have joined the international furore over Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's antics at his Australia Zoo on Friday. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    'Crocodile Hunter' rejects outrage over handling of son  Jan 4, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia _ "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, who provoked international outrage by feeding a crocodile while holding his infant son, angrily rejected ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)

    'Crocodile Hunter' Calls Jackson Comparisons Sickening  Jan 4, 2004
    Viewers of Australian Television are comparing the "Crocodile Hunter" to Michael Jackson and the pop singer's infamous baby dangling incident from a fourth ... (NBC5.com, IL)

    Crocodile hunter stirs scandal with baby stunt  Jan 2, 2004
    BRISBANE, Australia — "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin's honeymoon with the Australian public could well be over. The television ... (CTV, Canada)

    Parker defends crocodile hunter  Jan 5, 2004
    DISGRACED crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has won the support of a Ballarat ally despite international condemnation over his baby croc-feeding stunt intensifying. ... (Ballarat Courier, Australia)

    CROCODILE SHOCK  Jan 3, 2004
    The "Crocodile Hunter" - famous for poking, prodding and taunting reptiles on TV - took his antics a step further yesterday, offering a 13-foot crocodile a ... (New York Post, NY)

    Crocodile Hunter Snaps Back Over Baby Stunt  Jan 5, 2004
    Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin snapped back today claiming he had not risked his month-old son's life by holding him a few feet away from a 13-foot crocodile in ... (icNorthern Ireland, UK)

    Australian crocodile man makes world headlines  Jan 3, 2004
    Australian celebrity, crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is attracting criticism from the international media for taking his one month old son into a crocodile ... (Radio Australia, Australia)

    Steve Irwin takes new baby to first crocodile feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    Brisbane, Australia-AP -- When you're the son of Australia's famous crocodile hunter, it's never too early to learn how to feed the reptiles. ... (KPLC-TV, LA)

    Crocodile Hunter takes baby son to croc feeding — (01/03/2004)  Jan 3, 2004
    ...child in danger. TV's "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin took his one-month-old son with him while he fed a crocodile. Irwin held his ... (KXXV, TX)

    Steve Irwin takes new baby to first crocodile feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    ...(BRISBANE, Australia) -- When you're the son of Australia's famous crocodile hunter, it's never too early to learn how to feed the reptiles. ... (News 14 Carolina, NC)

    Escaped crocodile is named 'person' of year in Hong Kong  Jan 5, 2004
    Hong Kong, Jan 5 (DPA) An escaped crocodile that has been on the loose on the Hong Kong-China border for more than two months was today named Hong Kong's ... (Deepika, India)

    Hunter Takes New Baby for Crocodile Feeding  Jan 2, 2004
    Brisbane, Australia-AP — When you're the son of Australia's famous crocodile hunter, it's never too early to learn how to feed the reptiles. ... (KABC, CA)

    Crocodile Hunter takes baby son into crocodile pen  Jan 2, 2004
    The Families Department in the Australian state of Queensland says it's looking into an incident involving Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, after he held his ... (Radio Australia, Australia)

    TV Crocodile Hunter sparks outrage  Jan 2, 2004
    Steve Irwin - famous for his Crocodile Hunter TV series on ITV1 - has been criticised for holding his baby son a metre from the mouth of a crocodile at a ... (ITV.COM, UK)

    Australian entertainer probed after feeding crocodile while ...   Jan 3, 2004
    An investigation has been ordered into an incident in which Australia's celebrated crocodile hunter Steve Irwin fed a crocodile while holding his baby ... (TerraDaily)

    Outrage as Australian `crocodile hunter' dangles baby son near ...   Jan 3, 2004
    THE AUSTRALIAN "crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has sparked outrage because he dangled his baby son in front of a 13ft crocodile's jaws. ... (WTEV, FL)

    Men saved from crocodile after 22 hours  Jan 2, 2004
    A crocodile stalked two men for 22 hours as they clung to a tree in the Australian Outback, police said. The two climbed for their ... (ITV.COM, UK)

    Hong Kong crocodile hunter quits  Jan 2, 2004
    An Australian hunter brought in to catch a huge crocodile in Hong Kong has given up the search. No-one knows where the crocodile ... (ITV.COM, UK)

    Irwin probed for feeding crocodile  Jan 3, 2004
    An investigation has been ordered into an incident in which Australia’s celebrated crocodile hunter Steve Irwin fed a crocodile while holding his baby ... (Malay Mail, Malaysia)

    Irwin Defends Crocodile Stunt with Baby  Jan 5, 2004
    A highly emotional Steve Irwin, star of "The Crocodile Hunter," appeared on Monday's "Today" show and defended his actions of last week, when he held his one ... (People Magazine (subscription))

    Crocodile Dumb-dee in dock  Jan 5, 2004
    Celebrity hunter Steve Irwin could lose his multi-million-pound TV empire after he fed a crocodile while holding his baby, it was claimed yesterday. ... (This is London, UK)

    No charges will be filed against crocodile hunter  Jan 3, 2004
    The acting premier of Queensland state in Australia said no charges will be filed against "crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin. Child ... (Capital News 9, NY)

    Animal sanctuary thieves set 90-year-old crocodile free  Jan 3, 2004
    ...restaurant, Capt’n Fishbones Seafood Grill, took meat, tried to feed steaks to Octagon’s lions, stole money from the donation box and let the crocodile ... (The News-Press, FL)

    Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin rejects outrage over publicity ...   Jan 4, 2004
    ...of his fellow Australians. Viewers of Australian TV are comparing the "crocodile hunter" to Michael Jackson. Irwin held his one ... (KPLC-TV, LA)

    "Crocodile hunter" responds to criticism after taking baby to ...   Jan 2, 2004
    Steve Irwin has been roundly criticized after television footage showed him holding his month-old-baby in one arm while feeding a 13-foot crocodile with the ... (WTEV, FL)

    Crocodile Hunter Includes Month-Old Baby in the Family Act  Jan 2, 2004
    ...incredibly foolish. Australia's most famous crocodile hunter brought his new baby to work today... and put him into his act. Steve ... (WABC-TV, NY)

    Suspect killer crocodile shot  Dec 29, 2003
    A CROCODILE believed responsible for killing a man in Australia's tropical north last week has been shot and killed by wildlife rangers. ... (The Australian, Australia)

    Killer crocodile spotted  Dec 29, 2003
    AUTHORITIES searching for a crocodile and the remains of a man it killed believe they may have spotted the reptile in the stretch of river where the attack ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Australian killer crocodile shot  Dec 30, 2003
    A crocodile that killed a man in Australia's remote Northern Territory is thought to have been shot by wildlife rangers, according to police. ... (BBC News, UK)

    Confiscated crocodile killed  10 Dec 2003
    Arendal police got a shock during a search operation at the home of a repeat offender - a live crocodile roughly half a meter (20 in.) long. ... (Aftenposten, Norway)

    Crocodile did not come to attack’  10 Dec 2003
    The female crocodile that ventured out of the Powai lake on Sunday night, scaring off residents of the IIT campus, was probably not a cause for concern as it ... (Mid-Day Mumbai, India)

    Croc attack  10 Dec 2003
    A middle aged German tourist was attacked by a crocodile in Lake Kununurra last Thursday. Emmy Huber told the Kimberley Echo she ... (The Kimberley Echo, Australia)

    Coffeeshops under threat  10 Dec 2003
    Inside near the entrance is a terrarium with live turtles and a stuffed crocodile. "Holly had two real crocodiles, Sara and Sani," Ms Venier recalls. ... (Radio Netherlands, Netherlands)

    Mighty croc nabbed  10 Dec 2003
    A wandering mighty crocodile who had been on the prowl around several fishponds in Kampong Mungkom, Kiudang in the Tutong district was finally caught on Monday ... (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam)

    Mighty Croc Nabbed  10 Dec 2003
    Tutong Town - A wandering mighty crocodile who had been on the prowl around several fishponds in Kampong Mungkom, Kiudang in the Tutong district was finally ... (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam)

    Aflease price plunges 50%  10 Dec 2003
    ...marginal platinum miner Barplats, in which Impala Platinum holds an 83% stake, announced that it had decided to suspend mining operations at the Crocodile ... (News24, South Africa)

    Dangerous wildlife won ’ t be protected  10 Dec 2003
    ...bathing in the rivers.”. He also said the crocodile population in the state’s main rivers had grown since 1998. A survey by the ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Aflease plunges on restructuring news  10 Dec 2003
    ...platinum miner Barplats (BPL), in which Impala Platinum (IMP) holds an 83% stake, announced that it had decided to suspend mining operations at the Crocodile ... (Business Day, South Africa, South Africa)

    Firms snap over crocodile logo  Dec 9, 2003
    A Chinese court has begun hearings into a four-decade-old dispute over the ownership of a crocodile clothing logo. Singapore businessman ... (BBC News, UK)

    Team to search for celebrity crocodile  Dec 7, 2003
    Ten Chinese reptile experts have arrived in Hong Kong to resume the hunt for a wily crocodile that has eluded capture for more than a month. ... (The Age, Australia)

    Crocodile hunt resumes in Hong Kong  Dec 7, 2003
    Ten Chinese reptile experts arrived in Hong Kong at the weekend to resume the hunt for a wily crocodile that has eluded capture for more than a month. ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Pigeon pair for crocodile tamer Steve Irwin  Dec 3, 2003
    Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and wife Terri have welcomed the birth of their second child. Robert Clarence Irwin arrived at 8am ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Crocodile hunter has a new nipper  Dec 3, 2003
    TV crocodile hunter Steve Irwin and his wife Terri have a new nipper – a baby son born this week in a hospital near their Australian zoo. ... (IrishExaminer.com, Ireland)

    Crocodile hunter's brood grows as Bob joins Bindi  Dec 3, 2003
    WHILE their first child, Bindi Sue, was named after favourite animals in their menagerie, crocodile hunter Steve Irwin and his wife Terri have stuck to family ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Ho feels Legco bite after crocodile jibe  Dec 3, 2003
    Democrat Cheung Man-kwong yesterday labelled Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick Ho more elusive than the Yuen Long crocodile, before adding that at least the ... (The Standard, Hong Kong)

    Crocodile hunter loses four-footer  Nov 28, 2003
    Frustrated and disappointed, an Australian crocodile hunter is headed home from Hong Kong after failing to catch a rogue crocodile that has been lurking in a ... (National Post, Canada)

    China's 'Crocodile Dundee' joins reptile hunt  Nov 29, 2003
    China's answer to "Crocodile Dundee" has joined the chase for a baby croc on the loose in Hong Kong, as an Australian hunter threw in the towel. ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Crocodile hunting in Hong Kong  Dec 1, 2003
    TONY EASTLEY: John Lever flew home to Queensland last night after spending several weeks combing a suburban Hong Kong creek for a crocodile, all the while ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Crocodile 1, Dundee 0  Nov 27, 2003
    Hong Kong - Crocodile tears were filling the swampy waters of Hong Kong on Thursday as an elusive reptile at the centre of a media frenzy bade farewell to the ... (News24, South Africa)

    Crocodile wins hunter showdown  Nov 27, 2003
    HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- There were crocodile tears as an Australian hunter admitted he had met his match in his much-hyped battle to catch an elusive reptile ... (CNN International)

    China ’ s crocodile dundee joins HK reptile hunt  Nov 29, 2003
    China’s answer to Crocodile Dundee joined the chase for a baby croc on the loose in Hong Kong on Saturday as an Australian hunter threw in the towel. ... (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Hong Kong seeks China's help to trap crocodile  Nov 26, 2003
    HONG KONG, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Hong Kong has turned to China for help in capturing a crocodile that has repeatedly evaded an Australian hunter's efforts to trap ... (Reuters AlertNet, UK)

    Crocodile River runs dry  Nov 27, 2003
    Nelspruit - Farmers may not pump water from the Crocodile River to irrigate their crops until next week Monday. The Crocodile River ... (News24, South Africa)

    Hong Kong seeks China's help to trap crocodile  Nov 26, 2003
    HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong has turned to China for help in capturing a crocodile that has repeatedly evaded an Australian hunter's efforts to trap the ... (Yahoo News)

    Hong Kong seeks China's help to trap crocodile  Nov 26, 2003
    Hong Kong was forced to turn to Australian crocodile farmer John Lever, who boasted he could catch the animal with his bare hands, but he, too, is at his wits ... (MSNBC)

    450 jobs on line at Crocodile River mine  Nov 24, 2003
    Johannesburg - Operations had been halted at Barplats Investments' Crocodile River mine after the junior platinum business continued to haemorrhage cash ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Crocodile hunting 'could help Aborigines'  Nov 26, 2003
    By Nick Squires in Sydney. The man eaters, which can be 20ft long, have been a protected species for three decades. However, a Northern ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Barplats suspends operations at Crocodile River Mine - 25th ...   Nov 25, 2003
    Platinum miner Barplats (BPL) says it has suspended operations at the Crocodile River Mine in South Africa. The move from the firm ... (Platinum today, UK)

    Limpopo man missing after crocodile attack  Nov 26, 2003
    A 35-year-old Limpopo man had been attacked and killed by a crocodile while fishing in the Nupshunduvi River near Malavuee yesterday. ... (SABC News, South Africa)

    Crocodile attack kills fisherman  Nov 26, 2003
    A 35-year-old Limpopo man has been attacked and killed by a crocodile while fishing in the Nupshunduvi River near Malavuee, Limpopo police said. ... (Business Day, South Africa, South Africa)

    Cunning crocodile outwits hunter  Nov 28, 2003
    An Australian crocodile hunter has admitted defeat after two weeks of trying to catch a creature which has caused havoc in Hong Kong. ... (CBBC, UK)

    CROCODILE TEARDROPS  Nov 30, 2003
    ...by Justin Raimondo. It was the most publicized teardrop in modern history. As the Washington Times, in a veritable swoon, breathlessly related: ... (Antiwar.com, CA)

    Limpopo man killed in crocodile attack  Nov 26, 2003
    Captain Ailwei Mushavhanamadi said the man, who was employed by the department of agriculture, was fishing at around 4am when he was attacked by the crocodile. ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Crocodile Hunter Helps Rescue Local Diver  Dec 2, 2003
    It was Jones' good fortune that "Thg Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin was also in the area that day. The moment was caught on videotape. ... (WHBF, IL)

    A Trip to the Dentist: One Crocodile's Story  Nov 27, 2003
    But orders to "open wide" recently took on a whole new meaning in a Creve Couer dental office. This doctor's dream patient? A three-foot long crocodile. ... (KSDK, MO)

    Crocodile Don't-Dee  Nov 28, 2003
    Lever said the crocodile was now lying low after gorging himself on meat left in an effort to lure the reptile from his hiding place . ... (InSourced, UK)

    Crocodile cheers for Bosnian children  Nov 28, 2003
    ...world. On Wednesday (November 19) the reception classes formed a crocodile chain to pass the boxes to volunteers from the Samaritans. ... (Croydon Guardian, UK)

    Media foils crocodile capture, Aussie says  Nov 19, 2003
    Now, the cunning crocodile that mysteriously turned up in Hong Kong is eluding a professional Australian hunter. John Lever, 63, who ... (National Post, Canada)

    Hong Kong's elusive crocodile slips away again  Nov 19, 2003
    HONG KONG : The elusive crocodile that has evaded capture while capturing headlines in Hong Kong for two weeks has slipped away again. ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    Australian expert on the hunt for runaway Hong Kong crocodile  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG : An Australian trapper on Friday began the hunt for Hong Kong's celebrity crocodile who has spent the last fortnight on the run and infuriating ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    Stray Hong Kong Crocodile Eludes Australian Expert  Nov 15, 2003
    A wily crocodile lurking in a Hong Kong swamp has eluded an Australian expert for the third day following a pre-dawn hunt today. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Crocodile foils new capture bid  Nov 16, 2003
    A small crocodile that has thwarted numerous attempts at capture in Hong Kong has done it again. The reptile slipped into a muddy ... (BBC News, UK)

    Hong Kong crocodile hunt begins  Nov 14, 2003
    An Australian hunter has begun combing marsh land in Hong Kong for a crocodile which has eluded the authorities since it was first spotted almost two weeks ago ... (BBC News, UK)

    Hong Kong Crocodile Eludes Expert Hunter  Nov 19, 2003
    HONG KONG - Hoping to finally nab a wily crocodile that's evaded capture for two weeks, an Australian croc expert set a new trap baited with dead mice, chicken ... (Yahoo News)

    Crocodile hunt gets personal  Nov 19, 2003
    HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Bowed, but not broken, an Australian crocodile hunter is leaving Hong Kong with his tail between his legs after failing in a week ... (CNN)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP)--An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG - An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive ... (Yahoo News)

    Hong Kong crocodile eludes hunter  Nov 15, 2003
    An Australian hunter called by the Hong Kong authorities to catch a runaway crocodile has failed in his second attempt. Hunter John ... (BBC News, UK)

    Crocodile hunter in fowl play  Nov 13, 2003
    An Australian hunter who catches crocodiles with his bare hands, has demanded chicken heads, a bamboo pole, and a boat to trap a tricky Hong Kong crocodile. ... (Al-Jazeera, Qatar)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    15 — An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive reptile ... (ABC News)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) - An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive ... (Guardian, UK)

    Swamp Creature Outwits Crocodile Dundee  Nov 15, 2003
    A loose crocodile that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks was proving today to be no easy prey for an Australian expert called in to catch ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Teenager Survives Crocodile Death Roll  Nov 19, 2003
    An Australian teenager narrowly escaped death when a large saltwater crocodile clamped his arm and surfboard in its jaws and attempted a death roll in the ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Modest crocodile gets a mass following  Nov 17, 2003
    It was a case of the one that got away, again, for Australian crocodile hunter John Lever who has spent four days trying to catch a rogue reptile in Hong Kong. ... (The Age, Australia)

    Aussie hunter misses catching rogue crocodile  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG — An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rogue croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks ... (Toronto Star, Canada)

    Australian crocodile expert hopes to catch rogue reptile in Hong ...   Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) - An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rouge croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two ... (Calgary Sun, Canada)

    Australian Teen Survives Crocodile Attack Near Indonesian Beach  Nov 19, 2003
    As soon as the thing grabbed him it started twisting him, and he ended up on top of the crocodile for a while, with the croc beneath his legs, then he ... (ABC News)

    Crocodile gives HK catchers the slip  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG - An Australian crocodile expert flew in to catch a rogue croc which has become a media sensation by eluding Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks ... (Straits Times, Singapore)

    Crocodile beaten off with bag of mussels  Nov 24, 2003
    A woman used a bag of mussels to fight off a crocodile during an attack on the Northern Territory's Melville Island. The 40-year ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Mussel power to beat crocodile  Nov 24, 2003
    A WOMAN used a bag of mussels to fight off a crocodile during an attack on the Northern Territory's Melville Island. The 40-year ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Expert calls off Hong Kong crocodile hunt  Nov 17, 2003
    An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong after failing to harpoon the elusive reptile, which has become a ... (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Turkey slams 'crocodile tears' over terror blasts  Nov 17, 2003
    ANKARA: Turkey called again yesterday for a united international effort to combat terrorism and slammed unnamed nations for shedding "crocodile tears" over the ... (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain)

    Crocodile, crack cocaine found in Jackson County house  Nov 20, 2003
    BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Police found a baby crocodile during a drug raid in Jackson County. The 1-foot crocodile was found ... (MLive.com (subscription), MI)

    Police Find Crocodile During Drug Raid  Nov 20, 2003
    BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP)--Police found a baby crocodile during a drug raid in Jackson County. The 1-foot crocodile was found ... (Rocky Mount Telegram, NC)

    Police Find Crocodile During Drug Raid  Nov 20, 2003
    The 1-foot crocodile was found Thursday in an aquarium in the house, The Jackson Citizen Patriot reported. Police confiscated the ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC)

    Some states shedding crocodile tears : Turks .  Nov 17, 2003
    ANKARA: Turkey called again on Monday for a united international effort to combat terrorism and slammed unnamed nations for shedding "crocodile tears" over the ... (Hi Pakistan, Pakistan)

    Send the Gators home without crocodile smiles  Nov 14, 2003
    Those Florida Gators come to town this weekend, and it seems to Talk that they don’t exactly respect our state university here in Columbia. ... (Columbia State, SC)

    Crocodile stolen from property  Nov 21, 2003
    THIEVES stole a 1.5-metre saltwater crocodile from a property in Victoria's north-west, police said today. The thieves appeared ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Police hunt for missing crocodile  Nov 21, 2003
    Police are investigating the alleged theft of a crocodile from a house in Epsom, near Bendigo in Victoria. The two-year-old salt ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Missing crocodile found  Nov 21, 2003
    Police have found a crocodile that was allegedly stolen from a house in Epsom, near Bendigo in Victoria. The two-year-old salt water ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Police Find Crocodile During Drug Raid  Nov 20, 2003
    BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police found a baby crocodile during a drug raid in Jackson County. The 1-foot crocodile was found Thursday ... (Yahoo News)

    Crocodile attacks are common in Malawi  Nov 14, 2003
    Three people are believed to have been killed by a crocodile which toppled their dugout canoe in Malawi's biggest and longest river. ... (Sky News, UK)

    Now, a croc shock at this animal farm  Dec 8, 2003
    ...of about 200 devotees of Lord Ayyappa was scheduled to pass through the lakeside road, residents of a building housing IIT staffers noticed a 9-foot crocodile ... (Indian Express, India)

    To catch a crocodile  Nov 15, 2003
    The 1.5m crocodile was first spotted three weeks ago close to Ernst Botma's property, which lies on the Hennops River, near Pretoria. ... (Sunday Times, South Africa)

    Crocodile evades capture in Hong Kong  Nov 18, 2003
    That was before he started hunting it last week. Now the crocodile farmer says this animal is "turning into the most difficult one.". ... (KFOR-TV, OK)

    Flying Crocodile in Cairns  Nov 20, 2003
    ...north environment. One of the stars of the show moved in recently – a four metre salt water crocodile called Goliath. Certain ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Three drown in Malawi after crocodile capsizes canoe  Nov 15, 2003
    Three Malawians drowned Friday after a huge crocodile capsized their dugout canoe in the middle of the Shire River, in the south of the country, a police ... (TerraDaily)

    Traps set for HK croc  Dec 7, 2003
    A team of Chinese experts are setting net traps in the latest bid to catch Hong Kong's elusive crocodile. An 11-man team hope to ... (BBC News, UK)

    Crocodile safari  Nov 25, 2003
    The proposal is contained in a Territory Parks and Wildlife draft management plan for managing the reptiles, which inhabit most of the Top End waterways. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Crocodile 1, Dundee 0  Nov 27, 2003
    HONG KONG - Crocodile tears were filling the swampy waters of Hong Kong today as an elusive reptile at the centre of a media frenzy bade farewell to the ... (Business Day, South Africa, South Africa)

    Australian crocodile hunter concedes defeat in Hong Kong quest  Nov 27, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) - An Australian hunter who once boasted he would just "walk in and grab" a stray crocodile in Hong Kong walked away empty-handed Thursday after ... (CJAD, Canada)

    Hong Kong crocodile hunter quits  Nov 27, 2003
    An Australian hunter brought in to catch a huge crocodile in Hong Kong has given up the search. No-one knows where the crocodile ... (ITV.COM, UK)

    Hong Kong seeks China's help to trap crocodile  Nov 26, 2003
    Hong Kong has turned to China for help in capturing a crocodile that has repeatedly evaded an Australian hunter's efforts to trap the beast. ... (InSourced, UK)

    Australian crocodile hunter concedes defeat in Hong Kong quest  Nov 27, 2003
    An Australian hunter who once boasted he would just "walk in and grab" a stray crocodile in Hong Kong walked away empty-handed Thursday after giving up the ... (China Post, Taiwan)

    Man killed in crocodile attack  Nov 26, 2003
    A 35-year-old Limpopo man was attacked and killed by a crocodile while fishing in the Nupshunduvi River near Malavuee on Tuesday, Limpopo police said on ... (IAfrica South African News, South Africa)

    What a b-Elter!  Dec 9, 2003
    Tho sold-out arena thrilled to the extended version of Rocket Man, sang along to an exhilarating Crocodile Rock, and danced away to I’m Still Standing. ... (icBirmingham, UK)

    And the award goes to...  Dec 7, 2003
    This rare fight unto death between a fully-grown tigress and a large, very hungry crocodile in Ranthambore was caught on camera. ... (Mumbai Newsline, India)

    Fashionisitas can't get enough Aussie croc  Dec 3, 2003
    Australian crocodile farmers are giving new meaning to the term snappy dresser on the catwalks of Paris, Milan and New York. Crocodile ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Clever Crocodile Outwits Expert Catcher  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG -- An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rouge croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks. ... (Newsday)

    Teenager narrowly escapes crocodile attack  Nov 19, 2003
    AN AUSTRALIAN teenager narrowly escaped death when a crocodile locked his arm and surfboard in its jaws and attempted a death roll in a murky creek in the ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Woman fights off crocodile attack with mussel power  Nov 24, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia : A 40-year-old Aboriginal woman survived a crocodile attack in northern Australia by beating the giant reptile with a bag of mussels she had ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    Hong Kong Crocodile Eludes Expert Hunter  Nov 19, 2003
    Hoping to finally nab a wily crocodile that's evaded capture for two weeks, an Australian croc expert set a new trap baited with dead mice, chicken heads and ... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Australian crocodile expert says Hong Kong hunt is his biggest ...   Nov 19, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) - Hoping to finally nab a wily crocodile that's evaded capture for two weeks, an Australian croc expert set a new trap baited with dead mice ... (Canoe.ca, Canada)

    Crocodile foils Hong Kong hunters  Nov 17, 2003
    HONG KONG, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A small crocodile that can easily be seen, but which has thwarted numerous attempts at capture in Hong Kong, did it again Monday. ... (Washington Times, DC)

    Hong Kong crocodile eludes expert hunter  Nov 19, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) — Hoping to finally nab a wily crocodile that's evaded capture for two weeks, an Australian croc expert set a new trap baited with dead mice ... (Penn Live, PA)

    Hong Kong Crocodile Eludes Expert Hunter  Nov 19, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP)--Hoping to finally nab a wily crocodile that's evaded capture for two weeks, an Australian croc expert set a new trap baited with dead mice ... (News Journal, TX)

    Expert calls off Hong Kong crocodile hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) — An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the ... (Penn Live, PA)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive reptile, which ... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Police Find Crocodile During Drug Raid  20 Nov 2003
    BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police found a baby crocodile during a drug raid in Jackson County. The 1-foot crocodile was found Thursday ... (Yahoo News)

    Flying Crocodile in Cairns  20 Nov 2003
    ...north environment. One of the stars of the show moved in recently – a four metre salt water crocodile called Goliath. Certain ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Hong Kong Invites 'Crocodile Dundee' to Capture Stray Reptile  Nov 11, 2003
    A crocodile that has repeatedly eluded wildlife officials in Hong Kong faces capture by a renowned crocodile hunter from Australia, dubbed the real life ... (Voice of America)

    Media foils crocodile capture, Aussie says  Nov 19, 2003
    Now, the cunning crocodile that mysteriously turned up in Hong Kong is eluding a professional Australian hunter. John Lever, 63, who ... (National Post, Canada)

    Wanted: Foreign help to capture crocodile in HK  Nov 11, 2003
    Hong Kong - A mysterious crocodile, which appears to be mocking efforts to catch it in a suburban creek, has forced the Hong Kong government to call for ... (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam)

    Stray Hong Kong Crocodile Eludes Australian Expert  Nov 15, 2003
    A wily crocodile lurking in a Hong Kong swamp has eluded an Australian expert for the third day following a pre-dawn hunt today. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Crocodile foils new capture bid  Nov 16, 2003
    A small crocodile that has thwarted numerous attempts at capture in Hong Kong has done it again. The reptile slipped into a muddy ... (BBC News, UK)

    Crocodile tears end logo fight  Oct 31, 2003
    French fashion giant Lacoste and a Hong Kong sportswear company called Crocodile Garments nearly tore each apart in a bitter trademark dispute. ... (CNN Europe, Europe)

    HK calls in Australian hunter to help capture escaped crocodile  Nov 11, 2003
    HONG KONG : Hong Kong authorities have called in an Australian hunter to capture a crocodile that has been on the loose for more than a week in the city. ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    Singapore firm Crocodile Int'l threatens to countersue Lacoste ...   Nov 7, 2003
    Singapore firm Crocodile International and French retailer Lacoste are in a copyright dispute over the use of the reptile as a logo. ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    In a while, crocodile  Nov 11, 2003
    Hong Kong - Hong Kong authorities, embarrassed after being given the swim-a-round by an escaped crocodile, on the loose for more than a week, on Tuesday called ... (News24, South Africa)

    Lacoste chomps rival crocodile logo  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING —A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos has been settled, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its reptilian trademark a ... (Toronto Star, Canada)

    Swamp Creature Outwits Crocodile Dundee  Nov 15, 2003
    A loose crocodile that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks was proving today to be no easy prey for an Australian expert called in to catch ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    'Stealth crocodile' on the run  Nov 10, 2003
    HONG KONG: After more than a week of escaping baited cages and tranquiliser darts, the antics of an elusive crocodile in Hong Kong has prompted the frustrated ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Teenager Survives Crocodile Death Roll  Nov 19, 2003
    An Australian teenager narrowly escaped death when a large saltwater crocodile clamped his arm and surfboard in its jaws and attempted a death roll in the ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Lacoste settles long-time China crocodile spat  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos was settled on Thursday, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its ... (Forbes)

    Lacoste settles long-time China Crocodile spat  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING, OCTOBER 23: A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos was settled on Thursday, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its ... (Indian Express, India)

    Lacoste Settles Long-Time Crocodile Spat  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING (Reuters) - A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos was settled on Thursday, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its reptilian ... (Yahoo News)

    Crocodile moves into suburbia  Oct 26, 2003
    A crocodile - measuring between 1,5m and 2m depending on whom you speak to - has taken up residence on Ernst Botma's farm in the Schurveberg area, very close ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Hong Kong steps up hunt for elusive crocodile  Nov 4, 2003
    Armed with bait, cages and tranquilliser guns, Hong Kong conservation workers are hunting a 1.5-metre- (5-ft-) long crocodile, the first ever sighted in the ... (China Daily, China)

    Hong Kong steps up hunt for elusive crocodile  Nov 3, 2003
    Nov 4 (Reuters) - Armed with bait, cages and tranquilliser guns, Hong Kong conservation workers are hunting a 1.5-metre- (5-ft-) long crocodile, the first ever ... (Reuters AlertNet, UK)

    Crocodile trademark at issue in courts  Nov 9, 2003
    Singapore Cartelo International and La Chemise Lacoste, well-known brands whose symbol and Chinese fonts are both a crocodile, are involved in a suit to decide ... (China Daily, China)

    Australian woman attacks crocodile, saves nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, AUSTRALIA -- There's nothing like a good punch in the nose to discourage a hungry crocodile. An Australian man can vouch for that. ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN)

    Crocodile foiled by punch on nose  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) -- A 3-meter (10-foot) saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing ... (CNN Asia, Asia)

    Woman uses fists, feet to save teenage nephew from crocodile in ...   Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) - A woman punched and kicked a three-metre saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an attack in ... (Winnipeg Sun, Canada)

    Aunt saves nephew by punching crocodile in nose  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia - A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after the ... (Arizona Republic, AZ)

    Pet crocodile captured in backyard  Nov 13, 2003
    THE call went out for Steve Irwin but the crocodile hunter was nowhere to be found. Instead, three fearless keepers from Taronga ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Crocodile Attacks Hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) - A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only ... (Guardian, UK)

    Man saved after aunt thumps crocodile  Nov 3, 2003
    A MAN has told how his 53-year-old aunt saved his life by punching a saltwater crocodile on the snout when it tried to drag him underwater. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Crocodile attacks hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after the man's aunt punched ... (China Daily, China)

    Crocodile spat out victim after a good kicking  Nov 3, 2003
    A teenager attacked by a three-metre-long crocodile in Australia's Outback was rescued after his Aunt punched the beast into submission. ... (Sky News, UK)

    Australian woman attacks crocodile, saves teenage nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP): A woman punched and kicked a three-meter (10-foot) saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Hong Kong crocodile eludes pursuers  Nov 10, 2003
    Hong Kong officials have contacted crocodile hunters in Australia after more than a week of failed attempts to catch an elusive croc. ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Crocodile attacks hunter in Australia, releases him after being ...   Nov 2, 2003
    The victim, 19-year-old Manuel Pascoe, was returning from hunting geese Saturday night when the crocodile, possibly attracted by blood from the dead birds ... (MSNBC)

    Aussie drafted in to catch elusive crocodile  Nov 11, 2003
    An Australian crocodile hunter has been drafted in by the Hong Kong government to catch an elusive reptile. Officials have now reached ... (Ananova, UK)

    HK crocodile eludes captors  Nov 8, 2003
    HONG KONG, China (AP) -- A crocodile on the loose has Hong Kong officials at wit's end after a weeklong hunt in which the animal slipped unscathed from a trap ... (CNN Asia, Asia)

    Australian expert on the hunt for runaway Hong Kong crocodile  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG : An Australian trapper on Friday began the hunt for Hong Kong's celebrity crocodile who has spent the last fortnight on the run and infuriating ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    Australian to the rescue in Hong Kong crocodile crisis  Nov 12, 2003
    The Hong Kong government is confident that a northern Australian crocodile farmer will be able to capture a crocodile in Hong Kong Harbour. ... (Radio Australia, Australia)

    HK Crocodile Garments, Lacoste Settle China Logo Row  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING (Dow Jones)--Hong Kong's Crocodile Garments Ltd. (0122.HK) said Thursday it will adopt a new logo as part of a settlement ... (Yahoo News)

    Crocodile eludes HK authorities  Nov 9, 2003
    A crocodile on the loose has Hong Kong officials at wit's end after a weeklong hunt in which the animal slipped unscathed from a trap -- and critics said ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    Australian woman punches crocodile on nose to save teenage nephew  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) - A woman punched a three-metre saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an attack in Australia's ... (Canada.com, Canada)

    Expert calls off Hong Kong crocodile hunt  Nov 17, 2003
    An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong after failing to harpoon the elusive reptile, which has become a ... (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Turkey slams 'crocodile tears' over terror blasts  Nov 17, 2003
    ANKARA: Turkey called again yesterday for a united international effort to combat terrorism and slammed unnamed nations for shedding "crocodile tears" over the ... (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain)

    Crocodile Hunter chooses reptiles over politics  Nov 4, 2003
    Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin says he believes he is safer with his reptiles than in politics. The Australian television personality ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Never Smile at a Crocodile  Nov 6, 2003
    Queensland newspaper The Courier-Mail today reportd the capture of a young crocodile in a public lagoon near the centre of Caboolture at the southern end of ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Woman punches 10-foot crocodile  Nov 4, 2003
    Sydney - A woman has punched and kicked a 10-foot saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an attack in the Australian ... (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam)

    Hong Kong crocodile hunt begins  Nov 14, 2003
    An Australian hunter has begun combing marsh land in Hong Kong for a crocodile which has eluded the authorities since it was first spotted almost two weeks ago ... (BBC News, UK)

    ESCAPED CROCODILE IS STAR IN HONG KONG  Nov 10, 2003
    A CROCODILE is roaming the streets of Hong Kong dodging all attempts to catch him. Hunters with tranquiliser darts had the 4ft reptile ... (The Mirror, UK)

    Australian Woman Attacks Crocodile, Saves Nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia -- There's nothing like a good punch in the nose to discourage a hungry crocodile. An Australian man can vouch for that. ... (NBC13.com, AL)

    Australian woman attacks crocodile, saves nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    Darwin, Australia-(AP) -- There's nothing like a good punch in the nose to discourage a hungry crocodile. An Australian man can vouch for that. ... (News 24 Houston, TX)

    Australian woman attacks crocodile, saves nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    Darwin, Australia-AP -- There's nothing like a good punch in the nose to discourage a hungry crocodile. An Australian man can vouch for that. ... (WHNT, AL)

    Boy ’ s aunt fought with crocodile to save him  Nov 3, 2003
    A TEENAGER told how his aunt punched and kicked a 10ft-long saltwater crocodile on the nose in an attempt to free him from the jaws of the reptile after it ... (The Herald, UK)

    Australian Woman Attacks Crocodile  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after ... (WCCO, MN)

    Crocodile hunter in fowl play  Nov 13, 2003
    An Australian hunter who catches crocodiles with his bare hands, has demanded chicken heads, a bamboo pole, and a boat to trap a tricky Hong Kong crocodile. ... (Al-Jazeera, Qatar)

    Lacoste settles its crocodile fight  Oct 23, 2003
    Crocodile Garments whose sporty shirts are barely distinguishable from Lacoste’s, will refashion its products to how a reptile with a markedly curly tail. ... (MSNBC)

    Crocodile evades capture in Hong Kong  Nov 18, 2003
    That was before he started hunting it last week. Now the crocodile farmer says this animal is "turning into the most difficult one.". ... (KVIA, TX)

    Some states shedding crocodile tears : Turks .  Nov 17, 2003
    ANKARA: Turkey called again on Monday for a united international effort to combat terrorism and slammed unnamed nations for shedding "crocodile tears" over the ... (Hi Pakistan, Pakistan)

    Crafty crocodile troubles Hong Kong  Nov 5, 2003
    A wily 1.2-metre crocodile that mysteriously surfaced in Hong Kong waters last week continues to give wildlife officers the runaround. ... (Al-Jazeera, Qatar)

    crocodile attack  Nov 11, 2003
    Pretoria - A South African soldier in Burundi has narrowly escaped death after a crocodile got hold of him while he was swimming in a lake in Bujumbura. ... (News24, South Africa)

    Crocodile attacks Australian goose hunter  Nov 13, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia — A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after ... (ESPN)

    CHINA: Lacoste, Crocodile Garments Settle Lizard Logo Row  Oct 24, 2003
    A five-year legal battle between two apparel companies over the use of different crocodile logos in China was finally settled on Thursday. ... (just-style.com, UK)

    Crocodile attacks are common in Malawi  Nov 14, 2003
    Three people are believed to have been killed by a crocodile which toppled their dugout canoe in Malawi's biggest and longest river. ... (Sky News, UK)

    Angler bags a crocodile on outing  Oct 26, 2003
    KUCHING: An angler may just be fishing anywhere else, but in this city, he may also become an accidental crocodile handler, as Thomas Nichol, 32, can attest to ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Crocodile' case concluded  Oct 23, 2003
    Court yesterday gave approval to the conciliation reached by two "crocodiles" - the clothing firms French Lacoste and Hong Kong-based Crocodile on trademark ... (China Daily, China)

    Search is on for crocodile 'Charlie'  Oct 28, 2003
    The search is still on for a 2m long crocodile, who has made his home on the banks of the Hennopsriver. Two conservationists from ... (SABC News, South Africa)

    "Crocodile" trademark infringement case concluded  Oct 23, 2003
    Court Thursday gave approval to the conciliation reached by two "crocodiles" -- the clothing firms French Lacoste and Hong Kong-based Crocodile on trademark ... (Xinhua, China)

    Tears as family's pet crocodile is removed  Nov 13, 2003
    Sydney - An Australian family were distraught on Thursday after rangers took away their 13-year-old pet saltwater crocodile. A neighbour ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Crocodile tears over arms exports  Nov 5, 2003
    ...arms controls, British weapons will continue to cost lives and create misery - and Foreign Office protests will increasingly look like crocodile tears. (Guardian, UK)

    HONG KONG: Crocodile Garments Bitten By HK$58m FY Loss  Nov 10, 2003
    Fashion company Crocodile Garments posted a net loss of HK$58 million for the year ending July 2003, down from a net profit of HK$20m in the year prior. ... (just-style.com, UK)

    Never Smile at a Crocodile  Nov 6, 2003
    Just kidding. Of course, you can smile at a crocodile, just don't be eaten by one, especially in northern Australia. There are two ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    To catch a crocodile  Nov 15, 2003
    The 1.5m crocodile was first spotted three weeks ago close to Ernst Botma's property, which lies on the Hennops River, near Pretoria. ... (Sunday Times, South Africa)

    Crocodile punch  Nov 3, 2003
    A DARWIN MAN has told how his 53-year-old aunt saved his life by punching a saltwater crocodile on the snout when it tried to drag him under the water. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Three drown in Malawi after crocodile capsizes canoe  Nov 15, 2003
    Three Malawians drowned Friday after a huge crocodile capsized their dugout canoe in the middle of the Shire River, in the south of the country, a police ... (TerraDaily)

    Hong Kong crocodile escapes again  Nov 16, 2003
    A crocodile on the loose in Hong Kong has escaped from the Australian expert sent there to catch it. John Lever said he got close ... (CBBC, UK)

    Send the Gators home without crocodile smiles  Nov 14, 2003
    Those Florida Gators come to town this weekend, and it seems to Talk that they don’t exactly respect our state university here in Columbia. ... (Columbia State, SC)

    Calling the crocodile Dundees of the world  Nov 10, 2003
    HONG KONG - A mysterious crocodile, which appears to be mocking efforts to catch it in a suburban creek, has forced the Hong Kong government to call for ... (Business Day, South Africa, South Africa)

    Crocodile foils Hong Kong hunters  Nov 17, 2003
    HONG KONG, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A small crocodile that can easily be seen, but which has thwarted numerous attempts at capture in Hong Kong, did it again Monday. ... (Washington Times, DC)

    Hong Kong crocodile eludes hunter  Nov 15, 2003
    An Australian hunter called by the Hong Kong authorities to catch a runaway crocodile has failed in his second attempt. Hunter John ... (BBC News, UK)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP)--An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG - An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive ... (Yahoo News)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    15 — An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive reptile ... (ABC News)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) - An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive ... (Guardian, UK)

    Expert Calls Off Hong Kong Crocodile Hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive reptile, which ... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Expert calls off Hong Kong crocodile hunt  Nov 15, 2003
    HONG KONG -- An Australian crocodile hunter abandoned a second attempt to catch a loose croc in Hong Kong on Saturday after failing to harpoon the elusive ... (Albany Times Union, NY)

    Hong Kong hires crocodile hunter  Nov 11, 2003
    11 (UPI) -- An elusive 4-foot crocodile in Hong Kong has led the local government to hire an Australian specialist to capture it, the BBC reported Tuesday. ... (Washington Times, DC)

    Clever Crocodile Outwits Expert Catcher  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG -- An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rouge croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks. ... (Newsday)

    Hong Kong Steps Up Hunt for Elusive Crocodile  Nov 5, 2003
    HONG KONG - Armed with bait, cages and tranquilizer guns, Hong Kong conservation workers are hunting a 5-foot-long crocodile, the first ever sighted in the city ... (Planet Ark, NY)

    Australian crocodile expert hopes to catch rogue reptile in Hong ...   Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) - An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rouge croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two ... (Winnipeg Sun, Canada)

    Aussie hunter misses catching rogue crocodile  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG — An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rogue croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks ... (Toronto Star, Canada)

    Clever Crocodile Outwits Expert Catcher  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG - An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rouge croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks. ... (Wilkes Barre Weekender, PA)

    No joy for Australian crocodile hunter  Nov 15, 2003
    15 (UPI) -- An Australian crocodile hunter had no luck in his first night of trying to capture a 4-footer living in a Hong Kong river, reports said Saturday. ... (Washington Times, DC)

    Clever Crocodile Outwits Expert Catcher  Nov 14, 2003
    An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rouge croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks. ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC)

    Clever crocodile outwits expert catcher  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG (AP) — An Australian crocodile expert failed on his first night Friday to catch a rouge croc that has outwitted Hong Kong officials for almost two ... (Penn Live, PA)

    Crocodile Attacks Hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia -- A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after ... (Newsday)

    Crocodile Hunter survival series planned  Oct 29, 2003
    The newest reality TV series in Australia is set to strand a group of Americans on a two month survival course with Crocodile Hunter television series host ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Crocodile gives HK catchers the slip  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG - An Australian crocodile expert flew in to catch a rogue croc which has become a media sensation by eluding Hong Kong officials for almost two weeks ... (Straits Times, Singapore)

    'Stealth crocodile' on the run  10 Nov 2003
    HONG KONG: After more than a week of escaping baited cages and tranquiliser darts, the antics of an elusive crocodile in Hong Kong has prompted the frustrated ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Country News  10 Nov 2003
    Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin would rather wrestle a crocodile than take sides in Australian politics. Mr Irwin was paid $175 000 ... (Country News, Australia)

    Dry skin? Here's help  10 Nov 2003
    Suffice to say, when the weather turns cold and nasty, we can't do enough to prevent our body's largest organ from looking more like a crocodile's hide than a ... (StarPhoenix, Canada)

    Kahimunan: A lumad festival sans ads and tourists  10 Nov 2003
    ...other spirits who might harm them. In Manobo houses, images of crocodile are carved at its stairs. Manobo Datu Yano-yano said his ... (Minda News, Philippines)

    So You Want To See Real Life? Step Outside  10 Nov 2003
    Is that all they are? What about "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" What about "The Crocodile Hunter"? What about "Jeopardy"? What about C-SPAN? ... (ABQ Journal (subscription), NM)

    Timeless, sturdy and fun, to boot  10 Nov 2003
    Answer: Alligator, crocodile, calf, ostrich, lizard, stingray, kangaroo, various snakes, hippo, water buffalo, frog, shark, bison. ... (Contra Costa Times, CA)

    Collie is top dog  10 Nov 2003
    They’re good tough dogs. Rope tends to be aggressive...like a crocodile,” said MacKenzie. MacKenzie will next take the dogs to Regina, Sask. ... (Drayton Valley Western Review, Canada)

    Swank retailers push luxury  10 Nov 2003
    Bergdorf Goodman is sending out a gift catalog that will feature such items as a $8,500 Faberge caviar server, a $5,000 cherry crocodile handbag from designer ... (Lansing State Journal, MI)

    Now, that's a TV  10 Nov 2003
    Reese's company, A Creative Theater, is half finished with a Marco Island, Fla., project that will have an Australian theme with walls upholstered in crocodile ... (Rocky Mountain News, CO)

    Curiosity, courage needed for science filmmaking school  10 Nov 2003
    He has one proposal out to the BBC to work with a scientist in New Guinea who's studying the world's largest varanid lizard, known as a tree crocodile. ... (The Casper Star Tribune, WY)

    Singapore firm Crocodile Int'l threatens to countersue Lacoste ...   Nov 7, 2003
    Singapore firm Crocodile International and French retailer Lacoste are in a copyright dispute over the use of the reptile as a logo. ... (Channel News Asia, Singapore)

    Would-be's crawl over Croc Man  Nov 9, 2003
    The line of American hopefuls for Steve "Crocodile Hunter" Irwin's new reality TV show stretched along Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard for almost a block yesterday ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Man saved after aunt thumps crocodile  Nov 3, 2003
    A MAN has told how his 53-year-old aunt saved his life by punching a saltwater crocodile on the snout when it tried to drag him underwater. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Australian woman attacks crocodile, saves teenage nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP): A woman punched and kicked a three-meter (10-foot) saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Crocodile Hunter chooses reptiles over politics  Nov 6, 2003
    Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin says he believes he is safer with his reptiles than in politics. The Australian television personality ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Tall tales from Crocodile Mick  Nov 6, 2003
    You can’t help but draw parallels between the Croc Hunter himself, Steve Irwin and “Crocodile Mick” Pitman. For starters they ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Never Smile at a Crocodile  Nov 6, 2003
    Queensland newspaper The Courier-Mail today reportd the capture of a young crocodile in a public lagoon near the centre of Caboolture at the southern end of ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Woman punches 10-foot crocodile  Nov 4, 2003
    Sydney - A woman has punched and kicked a 10-foot saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an attack in the Australian ... (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam)

    Australian Woman Attacks Crocodile, Saves Nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia -- There's nothing like a good punch in the nose to discourage a hungry crocodile. An Australian man can vouch for that. ... (Channel4000.com, MN)

    Boy ’ s aunt fought with crocodile to save him  Nov 3, 2003
    A TEENAGER told how his aunt punched and kicked a 10ft-long saltwater crocodile on the nose in an attempt to free him from the jaws of the reptile after it ... (The Herald, UK)

    Australian Woman Attacks Crocodile  Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after ... (WCCO, MN)

    Woman uses fists, feet to save teenage nephew from crocodile in ...   Nov 3, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) - A woman punched and kicked a three-metre saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an attack in ... (Canoe News, Canada)

    Crafty crocodile troubles Hong Kong  Nov 5, 2003
    A wily 1.2-metre crocodile that mysteriously surfaced in Hong Kong waters last week continues to give wildlife officers the runaround. ... (Al-Jazeera, Qatar)

    Crocodile tears over arms exports  Nov 5, 2003
    ...international arms controls, British weapons will continue to cost lives and create misery - and Foreign Office protests will increasingly look like crocodile ... (Guardian, UK)

    Never Smile at a Crocodile  Nov 6, 2003
    Just kidding. Of course, you can smile at a crocodile, just don't be eaten by one, especially in northern Australia. There are two ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Crocodile punch  Nov 3, 2003
    A DARWIN MAN has told how his 53-year-old aunt saved his life by punching a saltwater crocodile on the snout when it tried to drag him under the water. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Crocodile moves into suburbia  Oct 26, 2003
    A crocodile - measuring between 1,5m and 2m depending on whom you speak to - has taken up residence on Ernst Botma's farm in the Schurveberg area, very close ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Australia ’ s soaring crocodile population sharpening teeth on ...   Nov 1, 2003
    ...acres, 240 miles southwest of Darwin. They have just lost their fifth pet dog to a crocodile attack. Jaap, a much loved mongrel, was ... (Sunday Herald, UK)

    Crocodile foiled by punch on nose  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) -- A 3-meter (10-foot) saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing ... (CNN Asia, Asia)

    Crocodile attacks hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after the man's aunt punched ... (China Daily, China)

    Crocodile Attacks Hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) - A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only ... (Guardian, UK)

    Crocodile tears end logo fight  Oct 31, 2003
    French fashion giant Lacoste and a Hong Kong sportswear company called Crocodile Garments nearly tore each apart in a bitter trademark dispute. ... (CNN International)

    Angler bags a crocodile on outing  Oct 26, 2003
    KUCHING: An angler may just be fishing anywhere else, but in this city, he may also become an accidental crocodile handler, as Thomas Nichol, 32, can attest to ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Search is on for crocodile 'Charlie'  Oct 28, 2003
    The search is still on for a 2m long crocodile, who has made his home on the banks of the Hennopsriver. Two conservationists from ... (SABC News, South Africa)

    Australian woman attacks crocodile, saves nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    Darwin, Australia-(AP) -- There's nothing like a good punch in the nose to discourage a hungry crocodile. An Australian man can vouch for that. ... (News 24 Houston, TX)

    Australian woman attacks crocodile, saves nephew  Nov 3, 2003
    Darwin, Australia-AP -- There's nothing like a good punch in the nose to discourage a hungry crocodile. An Australian man can vouch for that. ... (KFVS, MO)

    Lacoste chomps rival crocodile logo  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING —A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos has been settled, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its reptilian trademark a ... (Toronto Star, Canada)

    Lacoste settles long-time China crocodile spat  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos was settled on Thursday, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its ... (Forbes)

    Lacoste settles long-time China Crocodile spat  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING, OCTOBER 23: A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos was settled on Thursday, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its ... (Indian Express, India)

    Lacoste Settles Long-Time Crocodile Spat  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING (Reuters) - A long-running battle in China over competing crocodile logos was settled on Thursday, with a Hong Kong firm agreeing to give its reptilian ... (Yahoo News)

    HK Crocodile Garments, Lacoste Settle China Logo Row  Oct 23, 2003
    BEIJING (Dow Jones)--Hong Kong's Crocodile Garments Ltd. (0122.HK) said Thursday it will adopt a new logo as part of a settlement ... (Yahoo News)

    Lacoste settles its crocodile fight  Oct 23, 2003
    Crocodile Garments whose sporty shirts are barely distinguishable from Lacoste’s, will refashion its products to how a reptile with a markedly curly tail. ... (MSNBC)

    Crocodile' case concluded  Oct 23, 2003
    High People's Court yesterday gave approval to the conciliation reached by two "crocodiles" - the clothing firms French Lacoste and Hong Kong-based Crocodile ... (China Daily, China)

    "Crocodile" trademark infringement case concluded  Oct 23, 2003
    Higher People's Court Thursday gave approval to the conciliation reached by two "crocodiles" -- the clothing firms French Lacoste and Hong Kong-based Crocodile ... (Xinhua, China)

    Crocodile Hunter Plans Theme Park  Oct 15, 2003
    BRISBANE, Australia - TV Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin wants to snap up more tourists. The ever-enthusiastic Aussie celebrity, who ... (Miami Herald, FL)

    Mayor not daunted by crocodile hunter's expansion plans  Oct 15, 2003
    Gold Coast mayor Gary Baildon does not believe crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's plans to establish a large wildlife park at Brisbane will detract from the Gold ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Crocodiles boost NT economy  Nov 9, 2003
    ...world. The NT also now has a healthy estimated crocodile population of about 60,000 with about 10,000 in Kakadu National Park alone. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin plans theme park in Australia  Oct 19, 2003
    ...`It will be about what makes the crocodile hunter tick,'' he said. ``..having the adventure and the high adrenalin rate that I tend to go at.''. ... (Utusan Malaysia Online, Malaysia)

    Crocodile thieves arrested in Cambodia  Oct 17, 2003
    ...suspects and four missing crocodiles. Crocodile meat is sold to restaurants and the skin used to make boots and leather garments. (GoAsiaPacific.com, Asia)

    Crocodile Attacks Hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia -- A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after ... (Newsday)

    Crocodile Attacks Hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia - A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after the ... (Belleville News-Democrat, IL)

    Crocodile Attacks Hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP)--A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only after ... (Rocky Mount Telegram, NC)

    South Africa hunting for fugitive crocodile  Oct 28, 2003
    PRETORIA (AFP) - South African Zoo officials were due to start a hunt Tuesday for a Nile crocodile which set up a home in a river near Pretoria, frequently ... (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam)

    Crocodile attacks hunter in Australia  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) — A 10-foot saltwater crocodile attacked a hunter in the Australian Outback and clamped its jaws around his leg, releasing him only ... (Penn Live, PA)

    Australian woman punches crocodile on nose to save teenage nephew  Nov 2, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia (AP) - A woman punched a three-metre saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an attack in Australia's ... (CJAD, Canada)

    Croc captured in public lake  Nov 6, 2003
    THE capture of a young crocodile in a public lagoon near the centre of Caboolture has stunned locals but not croc experts who believe it was dumped there. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Feature Article of Thursday, 06 November 2003  Nov 5, 2003
    Tamale, November 5, GNA- The crocodile, regarded in many parts of the world, as one of the most uncompromising and wild creatures that can cope with water and ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)

    Fans mourn the passing of Carissa's Wierd as one band splits into ...   Nov 7, 2003
    Before performing Sunday's farewell shows (an earlier, all-ages and a 21-and-over set) at the Crocodile Cafe, Ghetto and Brooke stood a few feet apart ... (Seattle Times, WA)

    Urging co-existence between Crocodiles  Nov 4, 2003
    That was the underlying theme of a news briefing held by Crocodile International Private Ltd in Beijing on Monday. The Singapore ... (China Daily, China)

    Crikey! Praise for PM puts you in a snake pit  Nov 8, 2003
    By Miranda Devine. Steve Irwin is everyone's favourite Aussie crocodile hunter. And while he was never feted in his homeland like ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    All at sea inside a trawler  Nov 7, 2003
    He likes to share his largesse, good nature and existential terrors with chosen victims, dupes whom he butters up with euphemistic assurances ("Crocodile? ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    CHINA: Lacoste, Crocodile Garments Settle Lizard Logo Row  Oct 24, 2003
    A five-year legal battle between two apparel companies over the use of different crocodile logos in China was finally settled on Thursday. ... (just-style.com, UK)

    Crocodile Hunter plans theme park  Oct 16, 2003
    BRISBANE, Australia — TV Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin wants to snap up more tourists. The ever-enthusiastic Aussie celebrity, who ... (CTV, Canada)

    Tenacious play puts UW's Biddle back with starters  Nov 7, 2003
    With his unshaven face and shaggy, let-it-be haircut, Owen Biddle looks as if he should be fronting a band at the Crocodile, hollering about the latest cause ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA)

    60 protected animals found at private zoo  Nov 6, 2003
    Authorities have found about 60 protected animals kept illegally at the Elephant Kingdom zoo, a branch of the Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Samut Prakan. ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)

    St. Augustine Alligator Farm close to unveiling of new giant ...   Nov 5, 2003
    A giant saltwater crocodile and his mate have come to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Maximo, a 15-foot, 3-inch ... (St. Augustine Record, FL)

    Keep your pants on, but try adding a skirt and hip-length jacket  Nov 5, 2003
    ...(the phone number is 212-925-0080). How can I recognize the difference between alligator and crocodile? Or should I care? - NM, Baltimore. ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)

    Woman punches 10-foot croc  Nov 3, 2003
    A woman has punched and kicked a 10-foot saltwater crocodile on the nose to free her teenage nephew from its jaws during an attack in the Australian Outback. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Giant crocodiles prey on cows and dogs  Oct 26, 2003
    ...banned 30 years ago, the problem has swung the other way and an explosion in numbers is causing a headache for farmers who are losing livestock in crocodile ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Aunty packs a punch  Nov 3, 2003
    Sydney - A 19-year-old Australian attacked by a saltwater crocodile in a remote aboriginal community in the Northern Territory was saved after his aunt punched ... (News24, South Africa)

    Walk on the ' Wildboyz ' side  Nov 9, 2003
    Sunday night, he made his debut on MTV’s new show “Wildboyz” — a twisted cross of “The Crocodile Hunter” and “Jackass.”. ... (The News-Press, FL)

    Small-holdings besieged by water problems  Nov 3, 2003
    The most hard hit are those who bought plots at Crocodile Pools, the farm that used to be owned by the late David Finlay, that was later sub-divided into small ... (Republic of Botswana, Botswana)

    Ristori: Unique marlin surprises Australians  Nov 8, 2003
    That's Crocodile Dundee country, and crocodiles did outnumber fish when I worked a billabong with a guide also named Mick. Capt. ... (Newark Star Ledger, NJ)

    Lai Fung back in black on Shanghai property  Nov 7, 2003
    Crocodile Garments, a unit of Lai Sun Garment, posted a net loss of HK$58 million for the financial year ended July 31, compared with a net profit of HK$20 ... (The Standard, Hong Kong)

    Bullo River Station learns to manage crocodiles  Nov 9, 2003
    ...they can to co-exist with the animals. Marlee admits her two young sons are crocodile mad. Although she has to keep them away from ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Novelist Robinson sets sail with 'The Sapphire Sea'  Nov 9, 2003
    ...of bullets from shore. "The dimpled brow of Madagascar slipped over the horizon like an indolent crocodile . . ." His escape was ... (Press Herald, ME)

    SOLD .. TO A 12-YR-OLD  Nov 9, 2003
    THE foot-long hunting knife which 12-year-old Georgia Horton bought was the type Crocodile Dundee would use - and so hefty she had to use both hands to hold it ... (Sunday Mirror, UK)

    Bravery award urged for aunt who rescued croc victim  Nov 3, 2003
    A woman who saved her nephew by punching a 3m saltwater crocodile in the head as it mauled him has been recommended for a bravery award. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Croc makes surprise appearance  Nov 4, 2003
    Wildlife officers snapped into action trying to catch a 1.2-metre crocodile that mysteriously appeared in Hong Kong waters, the government said. ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Croc appears in HK waters  Nov 4, 2003
    WILDLIFE officers snapped to action today trying to catch a 1.2-metre crocodile that mysteriously appeared in Hong Kong waters, the government said. . ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Runaway croc causes stir in Hong Kong  Nov 5, 2003
    An wily 1.2-metre crocodile that mysteriously surfaced in Hong Kong waters last week continued to give wildlife officers the runaround on Wednesday, the ... (IAfrica South African News, South Africa)

    Athens Halloween makes permanent impression on Australian student  Nov 3, 2003
    Dressed to kill, or be killed, in my khakis with stuffed reptile in hand, I adopted my sworn patriotic duty and transformed into the Crocodile Hunter. ... (The Athens News, OH)

    Charlie croc makes tracks  Oct 29, 2003
    Pretoria - The crocodile playing Loch Ness monster in the Hennops River, west of Pretoria, might have been kidnapped, or else it was an escapee, said an expert ... (News24, South Africa)

    Irwin goes reality-TV  Oct 29, 2003
    By Darren Devlyn. CROCODILE Hunter Steve Irwin is set to add new bite to the reality television genre. Irwin is heading to New York ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Govt defends 'croc hunter' quarantine ads  Nov 6, 2003
    The Federal Government says a quarantine advertising campaign headed by the so-called "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin has been very successful. ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    By crikey, Steve's all cuddly on own charity  Nov 5, 2003
    FOR Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin charity really does begin at home, with the millionaire "donating" $175,000 to himself. Taxpayers ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Think before you buy  Nov 6, 2003
    ...another. • Any part or product made from sea turtle, black caiman, American crocodile, Orinoco crocodile, and Philippine crocodile. ... (AME Info, United Arab Emirates)

    CHINA: Lizard Logo Battle Between 2 Apparel Cos Ends Finally  Oct 27, 2003
    A five-year legal battle between two apparel companies France-based La Chemise Lacoste SA and Hong Kong-headquartered Crocodile Garments over the use of ... (Bharat Textile, India)

    Rival croc hunters tussle  Oct 30, 2003
    But his attempts to build his own croc-based empire from a website selling everything from croc skin wall hangings to Crocodile Mick screen savers are in ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    A Land of Striking Beauty and Rugged Adventure  Nov 3, 2003
    19,000 square kilometres) and possibly most exotic national park, exudes the very visions, sounds and smells -- and the romance and danger -- of Crocodile ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Accessories go hot for cold season  Oct 26, 2003
    ...amazons. Exotic skins such as crocodile, lizard and even anaconda are profusely used over the classic pony or lamb skins. Gucci's ... (Korea Herald, South Korea)

    Club Beat: Music world is missing Elliott Smith  Oct 30, 2003
    The swooning pop band is playing two farewell shows at the Crocodile on Sunday (5 pm all-ages, 9 pm 21-and-over; $8 advance at Ticketweb). ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA)

    When stars take the shine out...  Nov 8, 2003
    Mythology has it, it was here on the bank of the Gandak that Lord Krishna appeared to save the gaj (elephant) from the jawbones of the monstrous grah (crocodile ... (The Statesman, India)

    A leap back in time  Nov 7, 2003
    He was born feet first, he told us, and over the years had killed a crocodile with a machete and, although it went against his beliefs, he was forced to kill a ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    She's back . . .  Nov 7, 2003
    The president of the Queensland Court of Appeal, Margaret McMurdo, took to task those politicians who had shed crocodile tears over the severity of Hanson's ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Two legs or four . . .  Nov 7, 2003
    By shedding crocodile tears on the “plight of poor and hapless tribals” he was merely making much ado about projecting himself and his party as the lone ... (The Statesman, India)

    Ancram accuses Blair of 'shedding crocodile tears' over war ...   08 Oct 2003
    Tony Blair was accused of bending and twisting the truth in the run-up to war in Iraq as Conservatives accused him of shedding crocodile tears for the victims ... (Independent, UK)

    Snakes stolen from Crocodile Hunter zoo  08 Oct 2003
    Police are investigating the theft of a number of non-venomous snakes from Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo. An Australia ... (Ninemsn, Australia)

    Irwin Slogs Through Crocodile Park Battle  Oct 4, 2003
    BRISBANE, Australia - A tug of war has erupted among municipalities in Queensland state hoping to lure - or keep - crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's crocodile ... (Washington Post, DC)

    Australian towns vie for crocodile park  Oct 5, 2003
    Two towns in the Australian state of Queensland are fighting to host crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's crocodile park and zoo. It is ... (Charlotte Observer, NC)

    Steve Irwin hunts for a new location for his crocodile park  Oct 5, 2003
    CROCODILE PARK: A tug of war has erupted among municipalities in Australia's Queensland state hoping to lure - or keep - crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's ... (St. Louis Dispatch, MO)

    Crocodile Kills Teenager in Kruger National Park  Oct 1, 2003
    A 17-year-old teenager had been attacked and killed by a crocodile while fishing with friends in the Sabie River in the Kruger National Park, a park official ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)

    PM to tackle crocodile hunter  Oct 1, 2003
    Member for Fisher Peter Slipper says he doubts if the Prime Minister is there to play any role in efforts to encourage the 'crocodile hunter', Steve Irwin, to ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Coast fights crocodile park move  Oct 3, 2003
    IT'S likely to take more than a new zebra crossing to convince "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin to keep his world-famous Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Crocodile snaps up, eats boy, 12  Sep 27, 2003
    TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) -- A crocodile snapped up and ate a 12-year-old Iranian boy who was swimming with friends in a river near the Pakistani border ... (CNN)

    Reports: Crocodile kills boy, 12  Sep 27, 2003
    ENVIRONMENTAL WEB SITES identified the creature as the Iranian Short-Muzzle Crocodile, known by the people of southeast Iran as the “Gando,” which figures ... (MSNBC)



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