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    Baby Crocs roar  09 Jan 2004
    TOWNSVILLE'S young brigade took full advantage of the extra spotlight given them as the Crocodiles ran roughshod over the Hunter Pirates at The Swamp last night ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Crocodile attacks claim 15 lives in 11 years  09 Jan 2004
    According to him, Silabukan River saw the highest number of attacks with seven people reported killed and another seven seriously injured by crocodiles. ... (Daily Express, Malaysia)

    Who's snappy now?  09 Jan 2004
    Irwins' then toddler, Bindi, was being taken inside crocodile enclosures and again in 2002 over the "unnecessary" way Irwin and his team jumped on crocodiles. ... (The Australian, Australia)

    A Loyal Protector of Ancient Egyptians in the Afterlife  09 Jan 2004
    ...for animals. The ancient Egyptians mummified everything from tiny shrews to dogs to crocodiles for one of four reasons. The animals ... (New York Times)

    Roses and raspberries  09 Jan 2004
    ...the two. He held his body as a shield between the croc and the baby, and besides, crocodiles prefer to eat dead meat. Most amiss ... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Kings take back top spot  09 Jan 2004
    ...three-pointers. In the other game of the night in Townsville Allen McCowans Hunter Pir-ates went down to the Crocodiles 126-101. (Wodonga Border Mail, Australia)

    Pirates still winless on road  09 Jan 2004
    The Hunter Pirates remain winless on the road while the Townsville Crocodiles kept themselves in playoff contention with a commanding 126-101 win in their NBL ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Tennis arena taking shape  09 Jan 2004
    ...coating the floor with Plexipave. The floor will be replaced for upcoming Crocodiles basketball games. Line-marking and finishing ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Potter and Etbauer come from different countries, but both share ...   09 Jan 2004
    ...other voices in the room. But you won’t catch this cowboy slinging boomerangs or chasing down crocodiles. Instead, the bull riding ... (Odessa American, TX)

    Now Playing @ The Movies  09 Jan 2004
    Peter Pan (PG): The perilous aspects of the classic children's novel (crocodiles, Captain Hook, etc.) may be scarier with flesh and blood actors rather than ... (GoMemphis.com, TN)

    Those toads are taking over  09 Jan 2004
    ...of the cane toads, trying to record as much information as possible about their impact on native frog species, fish species and freshwater crocodiles. ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Bangladesh turns to India for marsh crocodiles  Jan 2, 2004
    ...forest department has approached India , through the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), to restock marsh crocodiles ... (Times of India, India)

    First the crocodiles and the geese, now the monkeys  Jan 4, 2004
    Now, hope the animal welfare people, after the crocodiles and the geese, it's the monkeys' turn. After all, they are on the rung closest to human beings. (Ha'aretz, Israel)

    Delhi mulls Dhaka request for crocodiles  Jan 3, 2004
    India is pondering on a request from Bangladesh for sending 40 crocodiles, a rare species which is on the verge of extinction in that country. ... (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)

    Crocodiles give Cats a reason to smile  Jan 4, 2004
    If Steve Irwin wanted a nice, safe introduction to the crocodile species at the weekend for month-old son Bob, he should have chosen the Townsville Crocodiles. ... (The West Australian, Australia)

    Crocodiles put the bite on Tigers  Dec 29, 2003
    A last-minute decision turned into a 48-minute masterpiece for Townsville Crocodiles in their 113-85 thrashing of Melbourne Tigers in last night's National ... (The Age, Australia)

    Beware of hippos, crocodiles  Dec 29, 2003
    An opening in the perimeter fence lets in antelope and crocodiles, but is low enough to discourage all but the most determined elephants and buffalo. ... (CNN)

    From vampires to crocodiles  Dec 15, 2003
    But, while on the surface it is a fantastic adventure, populated with crocodiles, mermaids, fairies and the Lost Boys - many have felt that it has an undertow ... (Independent, UK)

    Hungry Crocodiles offered 'incentives'  Dec 18, 2003
    ...coach Ian Stacker has offered his players secret incentives to induce a repeat of last year's sensational 16-0 winning run which turned the Crocodiles from ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Win fails to allay Crocodiles' coach's frustrations  Dec 21, 2003
    Townsville Crocodiles' coach Ian Stacker is the first to admit this season has been a constant frustration and Brisbane's 109-90 win in the Swamp in Townsville ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Over 100 crocodiles missing  Dec 16, 2003
    Forestry police were yesterday unable to locate more than 100 crocodiles registered at a private zoo in Nonthaburi. "It should be ... (The Nation, Thailand, Thailand)

    Birdies? Try crocodiles  Dec 26, 2003
    An opening in the perimeter fence lets in antelope and crocodiles but is low enough to discourage all but the most determined elephants and buffalo. ... (Rocky Mountain News, CO)

    Crocs take stock  Jan 8, 2004
    TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker said Jeremy Veal's points production helped save him from the axe that fell on his countryman Carlos Daniel's head ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Crocs ready to name new import  Jan 6, 2004
    THE Townsville Crocodiles will unveil the identity of a new American import today in a bid to have the point guard ready to make his National Basketball League ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Bullets edge Crocodiles  Dec 20, 2003
    Brisbane kept in touch with the NBL leaders following its 109-90 demolition of Townsville Crocodiles on Saturday night in a win highlighted by a three point ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    No place for babies, one who should know  Jan 5, 2004
    I've had nine venomous snake bites, numerous crocodile bites," Mr Parker said yesterday. "You don't have many small accidents with big crocodiles.". ... (The Age, Australia)

    'HUNTER' SNAPS  Jan 6, 2004
    My backyard is full of crocodiles," he said. "You know what, mate? I don't live on a busy road. My kids don't have to endure busy ... (New York Post, NY)

    New guard targeted  Jan 5, 2004
    TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker yesterday indicated an American point guard who was yet to set foot on a basketball court in Australia would be the ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Steve Irwin: I'm sorry for stunt  Jan 6, 2004
    ...segment of Monday's A Current Affair interview, in which Irwin spoke about his mother dying in a car crash and how cars were more dangerous than crocodiles. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Should Crocodile Hunter Irwin Be Charged?  Jan 6, 2004
    His whole life is a stunt. I mean that's how he became famous. O'REILLY: I don't care about him doing whatever he does with crocodiles or what else. ... (FOX News)

    Irwin apologises to US  Jan 6, 2004
    ...on the Australian Nine Network's A Current Affair in which Irwin spoke about his mother dying in a car crash and how cars were more dangerous than crocodiles. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Writer lampoons Zambian leaders  Jan 8, 2004
    You cannot expect Zambians to consider Clarke's referring to leaders as long-fingered baboons, knock-kneed giraffes, hungry crocodiles and red-lipped snake as ... (BBC News, UK)

    Phumo ready to flaunt his April 'Styles'  Jan 7, 2004
    During the struggle against apartheid, Phumo left Johannesburg for Maseru, Lesotho, and later became the national coach of Likoena (Crocodiles). ... (The Star, Africa)

    Steve Irwin - Crocodile Stunt or Bad Parenting  Jan 6, 2004
    ...and Fauna Park in Australia. At nine years old, Irwin was catching crocodiles in the rivers of North Queensland. Steve was able to ... (TheCelebrityCafe.com, NY)

    Parker defends crocodile hunter  Jan 5, 2004
    I see it all from a different perspective because I also go in with crocodiles and I've grown up with crocodiles so it didn't necessarily shock me," Mr Parker ... (Ballarat Courier, Australia)

    Aussies Up In Arms Over Croc Kid  Jan 5, 2004
    So he's been on TV saying the kid wasn't in any danger all. He says this kid is a month old, and he needs to learn the truth about crocodiles. ... (RushLimbaugh.com)

    New Doors Do Zevon, Doe  Jan 8, 2004
    Oh shit, no.'". Other songs in progress include "Cops Talk," "Street of Crocodiles" and "The Eagle in the Whirlpool.". Last month, Manzarek ... (Rolling Stone)

    Family movie guide  Jan 8, 2004
    A few naughty words are drowned out by the niceness. "Peter Pan" (PG) - The perilous aspects of the classic children's novel (crocodiles, Captain Hook, etc ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS)

    Whats so special about a larrikin?  Jan 7, 2004
    Yes, he jumps around crocodiles, dangling bait so the hungry croc wraps its huge jaws around it, or around anything else that might satisfy its ravenous ... (Wodonga Border Mail, Australia)

    Crikey! I'm not a bad dad, says hurt Irwin  Jan 3, 2004
    Irwin, who had his own python at age six and was wrestling crocodiles when he was nine, seemed shocked and very distressed by the public's reaction to the ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    I'm hurt, snaps croc hunter  Jan 3, 2004
    Irwin, who had his own python at age six and was wrestling crocodiles when he was nine, seemed shocked and distressed by the public's reaction. ... (The Age, Australia)

    Man-eating croc probably dead  Jan 1, 2004
    Service. "Rangers are confident this is the animal because crocodiles are territorial and it was shot near where the attack took place. ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)

    Baby Bob to stay in croc school, but no cameras please  Jan 5, 2004
    By Geesche Jacobsen. The crocodile hunter Steve Irwin says he will continue to teach his baby boy about crocodiles - but not in front of the cameras. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Ghan ready to dump Irwin  Jan 4, 2004
    ...industry. "There's a lot of risk involved in handling crocodiles, even for those who think they know what they are doing," he said. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Referee cited for bad language  Jan 5, 2004
    The National Basketball League has cited referee Ray Hunt for allegedly using offensive language during the Melbourne Tigers versus Townsville Crocodiles match ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Opportunity knocks  Jan 2, 2004
    OUT-of-form guard Mike Kelly is due for a big game as the Townsville Crocodiles shoot for a hat-trick of wins in Western Australia tonight, head coach Ian ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    'Croc Hunter' Snaps Back At Critics After Incident With Infant  Jan 5, 2004
    My backyard is full of crocodiles so I gotta tell you Matt, that I am so hurt and so sorry and in such pain that people have been scared by the learning ... (NBC4.TV, CA)

    Crocodile stunt backfires  Jan 4, 2004
    Crocodile hunter and owner of Marine Land Melanesia on Green Island, George Craig -- who has been dealing with crocodiles for more than 50 years -- described ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Crocs look for speedy Daniel replacement  Jan 5, 2004
    The Townsville Crocodiles hope to have a new import signed by the end of the week to replace forward Carlos Daniel, who was released from the team yesterday. ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Crocs wield axe  Jan 5, 2004
    AMERICAN import Carlos Daniel yesterday became the first casualty from a Townsville Crocodiles squad under intense pressure to perform, after being cut from ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Crocs cut Daniel  Jan 5, 2004
    Daniel has avergaed 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Crocodiles, who are third-last on the NBL Ladder with a record of 6-13. ... (sportal.com.au, Australia)

    Wild passion for conservation  Dec 13, 2003
    Armoured in khaki, Steve Irwin courts danger stalking crocodiles in an effort to spread a message about conservation through his TV shows. ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Crocs on notice  Dec 28, 2003
    TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker has predicted heads will roll if the team continues down its current path. In his frankest ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    CROCS FEAST  Dec 29, 2003
    A TEAM dinner minus coaches and support staff laid the blueprint for the Townsville Crocodiles' 28-point spanking of a woefully ineffective Tigers outfit in ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    India News > Eco-tourism new threat to Orissa wildlife  Jan 4, 2004
    The boats pass through the narrow Khola creek, where the famous giant estuarine crocodiles of Bhitarkanika bask in winter, officials said. ... (New Kerala, India)

    Irwins stunt show of arrogance  Jan 5, 2004
    Why are wild crocodiles kept in small confined areas and used to entertain gullible tourists? There are plenty of wildlife tours ... (Wodonga Border Mail, Australia)

    Exhibit readies its inhabitants for 2005 debut  Dec 28, 2003
    ...aquariums. Freshwater crocodiles arrived from a research park in Darwin, Australia, and the lungfish came from a fish farm in Queensland. ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH)

    Crocodile, Scientist "Communicate" by Mobile Phone  Dec 16, 2003
    He says an important aspect of the study is to establish the reasons for the high concentration of crocodiles in that particular lake, while another lake ... (National Geographic)

    '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 Hunter' draws fire for feeding croc while cradling baby  Jan 3, 2004
    ..."Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has survived tussles with giant pythons, poisonous snakes and, of course, crocodiles. Now he faces ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)

    Forward wants another crack at Sixers, despite injury  Jan 6, 2004
    REFEREE Ray Hunt, cited for using offensive language to a member of the audience during the Melbourne Tigers-Townsville Crocodiles game last week, will have ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Croc hunter lies low  Jan 4, 2004
    It is not really what you do with a baby. But he probably feels so comfortable around (crocodiles) that he was not thinking right," Ms Darlington said. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Croc hunter 'made a mistake'  Jan 6, 2004
    But Mr Anderson said Mr Irwin had made a mistake. "I don't know much about crocodiles," he told Sky News. "I do know a bit about other animals. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Irwin 'icon' at risk after baby stunt  Jan 5, 2004
    ...lying low. He told the National Nine Network this evening that it was his job to teach his children about crocodiles. STEVE IRWIN ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    'Croc Hunter' Irwin Won't Face Charges  Jan 3, 2004
    SYDNEY, Australia Jan. 3 — "Crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin has survived tussles with giant pythons, poisonous snakes and, of course, crocodiles. ... (ABC News)

    Giants rocked by melee charges  Jan 5, 2004
    REFEREE Ray Hunt was cited yesterday for using offensive language towards a member of the crowd during the Melbourne Tigers-Townsville Crocodiles game last ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Irwin gets top-level backing  Jan 6, 2004
    This is a man who's been around crocodiles his whole life," Ms Johnston told the Nine Network's Today show. "He had his staff and his wife around him. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Irwin: I'd Feed Crocodile, Hold Son Again  Jan 5, 2004
    The celebrated animal lover, who has survived tussles with pythons and crocodiles, fed a 13-foot croc while cradling his baby during a media event at his ... (San Jose Mercury News, CA)

    Irwin snaps  Jan 3, 2004
    Crocodile expert Grahame Webb, a professor at Charles Darwin Uni who also farms crocodiles, said the Irwins had ignored regulations governing the industry. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    I'd do it again, snaps Croc Hunter  Jan 5, 2004
    An unrepentant and emotional Steve Irwin vowed last night to continue exposing his children to crocodiles, despite the furore over his hand-feeding a 4m croc ... (The Australian, Australia)

    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)

    Crocs have too much bite  Dec 31, 2003
    THE New Zealand Breakers' inconsistent season continued tonight as the Townsville Crocodiles brought in the new year in style recording a victory at the Swamp. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Razorbacks among the victors in NBL  Dec 31, 2003
    The Giants, the Razorbacks, the Crocodiles, the 36ers and the Bullets all recorded victories on a busy new year's eve in the National Basketball League. ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    I'd do it again: Croc Hunter  Jan 5, 2004
    ...the Sunshine Coast on Friday. Irwin said exposing his children to crocodiles at an early age was "essential". "You won't see me ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Science backs Irwin: doctor  Jan 7, 2004
    ...nostrils. He said while crocodiles were opportunistic feeders in the wild, they were also creatures of habit and highly intelligent. ... (Illawarra Mercury, Australia)

    New slant at wildlife park  Jan 6, 2004
    And they have big plans for the park. They want to bring in new animals and many different breeds such as crocodiles, spider monkeys and a range of reptiles. ... (Port Macquarie News, Australia)

    Beattie backs Irwin  Jan 6, 2004
    ...parents”. “This is a man whos been around crocodiles his whole life,” Ms Johnston said. “He had his staff and his wife around him. ... (Wodonga Border Mail, Australia)

    Baby Bob learned nothing from Steve's croc stunt  Jan 6, 2004
    ...'If he wanted to create an impression that crocodiles are dangerous then he should have stayed away , taught the baby it was safe outside the enclosure, not ... (Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia)

    HE'S CROCKERS  Jan 3, 2004
    At nine years old, his dad taught him how to catch crocodiles by jumping into the rivers of North Queensland. Father and son proudly ... (Glasgow Daily Record, UK)

    Croc Hunter: I'll quit  Jan 3, 2004
    Crocodile expert Grahame Webb, a professor at Charles Darwin University who farms crocodiles in the Northern Territory, said the Irwins had ignored industry ... (Queensland Sunday Mail, Australia)

    Wee gators join aquarium  Jan 6, 2004
    The child was probably safer outside the cage than inside the cage.". While crocodiles are larger, alligators are also very strong - and pretty quick. ... (Cincinnati Enquirer, OH)

    Australian media hype just a croc  Jan 7, 2004
    All those who have condemned Steve Irwin really have no idea or understanding of crocodiles, their behaviour and their physical capabilities. ... (Wodonga Border Mail, Australia)

    Kavango warned - Don't rock the crocs  Jan 5, 2004
    The unit's commander, Warrant Officer Pau Sitentu, said the rising water level meant people should be on alert, particularly for crocodiles. ... (The Namibian, Namibia)

    A walkabout with Aborigines  Jan 3, 2004
    By Fergus Blakiston, Special to The Times. I thought I might die in Dampier Land. It wasn't just the saltwater crocodiles lurking in the mangrove creeks. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)

    Lost worlds: The Giants of the Hidden Valley  Jan 2, 2004
    ...rummaging around the Baluchistan region of western Pakistan, looking for remains of a giant rhinoceros among the corpses of prehistoric rodents and crocodiles. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Trolley follies: it's all downhill  Jan 2, 2004
    Call me depraved, but there's also something sexy about a bunch of burly, buffed lads who run about attaching baby crocodiles to their nipples, screaming ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Beasts await minister  Jan 4, 2004
    Reptiles are also not far behind in the “wanted” category. As many as 40 marsh crocodiles are supposed to go to Bangladesh from Chennai. ... (Hindustan Times, India)

    A people-to-people defense against terrorism  Jan 6, 2004
    One was of two little African boys, submerged up to their necks and shoulders in a slimy swamp in Zambia. The swamp is the lair of crocodiles and snakes. ... (Christian Science Monitor)

    Crocs snap as Bullets 'rub it in'  Dec 22, 2003
    RELATIONS between the Brisbane Bullets and Townsville Crocodiles have crashed to a new low during a bitter fallout from last Saturday night's NBL clash. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Irwin makes no apologies  Jan 7, 2004
    The celebrated animal lover, who has survived tussles with pythons and crocodiles, fed a 13-foot crocodile while cradling his baby during a media event at his ... (Go Erie, PA)

    Edit your vocabulary for 2004  Jan 5, 2004
    Irwin said he was simply being a responsible parent, teaching his infant son, who I’m sure will have perfect recollection of this, about crocodiles. ... (Citizen Online, GA)

    Probation for Nigerian man carrying protected tusks, skins  Jan 6, 2004
    An airport inspector found three tusks from juvenile elephants and the skins of a leopard, serval, three African rock pythons and dwarf crocodiles in Godwin ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL)

    Crocs finally win one  10 Dec 2003
    DESPITE their best efforts to allow Perth a shot at staging a remarkable fightback, the Townsville Crocodiles hung tough to put the stoppers on their 2003 ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Crocs snap losing streak  10 Dec 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles snapped their five game losing streak in emphatic style, recording a 117-100 win over fellow strugglers the Perth Wildcats at the ... (The Australian, Australia)

    Crocodile did not come to attack’  10 Dec 2003
    ...come out to lay eggs. “Crocodiles usually lay eggs in the dark so that they cannot be seen by anyone. On Sunday, she must have ... (Mid-Day Mumbai, India)

    Dangerous wildlife won ’ t be protected  10 Dec 2003
    Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Datuk Dr James Masing, who tabled the bill, said due to the protection given to some wild animals like crocodiles ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS  10 Dec 2003
    ...of defense, a kind of rapid response SWAT team against an infectious assault and they are present in virtually every living thing -- from cows to crocodiles to ... (Newark Star Ledger, NJ)

    French lose to Greeks bearing Heal's gifts  10 Dec 2003
    Sydney began the NBL's 11th round last night with a derby against West Sydney Razorbacks, and Townsville Crocodiles played Perth Wildcats. ... (The Age, Australia)

    Pigs upset Kings, Crocs down Cats  10 Dec 2003
    ...defeat. Meanwhile, the Townsville Crocodiles defeated the Perth Wildcats 117-100 at the Townsville Entertainment Centre. Robert ... (ABC Online, 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)

    Confiscated crocodile killed  10 Dec 2003
    This summer they were tipped off that a local celebrity had live crocodiles as house pets but a raid only turned up two dachshunds and a guinea pig. (Aftenposten, Norway)

    Courtesy www.lanting.com  10 Dec 2003
    Suspended, Botswana 1989, which involved slipping into the water, making as few ripples as possible, so as not to disturb the sediment--or alert the crocodiles ... (Metro Santa Cruz, CA)

    Mighty croc nabbed  10 Dec 2003
    The reptile was later re-located to a safer area by the Fire Services personnel while the Village Head cautioned residents against other crocodiles which may ... (Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam)

    Mighty Croc Nabbed  10 Dec 2003
    The reptile was later relocated to a safer area by the Fire Services personnel while the Village Head cautioned residents against other crocodiles which maybe ... (Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam)

    France's profitable nuclear power faces green opposition  Dec 7, 2003
    In Provence, a popular attraction, La Ferme aux Crocodiles, a crocodile farm that displays more than 300 Nile crocodiles, operates near the high curved towers ... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    Monster crocodiles face a shoe-leather future  Nov 25, 2003
    CANBERRA - The day of reckoning is finally approaching for northern Australia's fearsome saltwater crocodiles, after a 32-year free meal ticket that has seen ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Crocodiles could become huntsmen's prey again  Nov 25, 2003
    More than 20 years after being declared off-limits to hunters, giant saltwater crocodiles may soon be in their sights again. The ... (China Daily, China)

    Pigs suffocate Crocodiles  Nov 29, 2003
    ...surge in neighbouring Olympic Park that caused the lights to go out for 15 minutes at halftime could stymie the home team or bring life into the limp Crocodiles ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Hunters eye Australian crocodiles  Nov 25, 2003
    A Northern Territories government report recommended allowing a small number of the crocodiles to be hunted each year to give a lift to tourism and Aboriginal ... (BBC News, UK)

    Kings reign over Crocodiles  Nov 15, 2003
    Kings continued their unbeaten start to the season and moved one step closer to the NBL record for consecutive wins, holding off the Townsville Crocodiles at ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    WHAT FUTURE FOR KALLON , SCORPIONS AND CROCODILES ?  Nov 21, 2003
    Botswana had to play preliminary though, and acquitted themselves well, beating the Crocodiles of Lesotho, the 2001 COSAFA Castle Cup finalists, 4-1 in ... (Vanguard, Nigeria)

    Croc numbers are up in Powai Lake’  Dec 8, 2003
    Mumbai, December 8: THOUGH no official census has been carried out on the crocodiles in Powai lake, fishermen and officials at the Indian Institute of ... (Mumbai Newsline, India)

    When crocodiles attack!  Nov 19, 2003
    Alas, that was not fated to happen either. Crocodiles, four to eight meters long, with huge snapping jaws and scaly skin, claim this river as a home. ... (Stanford Daily)

    Vegas New Year's  Dec 6, 2003
    DARWIN, Australia -- More than 20 years after being declared off-limits to hunters, giant saltwater crocodiles may soon be in their sights again. ... (Naples Daily News, FL)

    'Basic errors' costly for Crocs  Dec 7, 2003
    The Townsville Crocodiles have been left ruing a momentary lapse after a nailbiting 114 to 113 overtime loss to Adelaide at the Swamp. ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Sixers make it five straight wins  Dec 5, 2003
    ...astounded his rivals – and his coach Phil Smyth – by leading the 36ers to their fifth straight NBL win, an overtime thriller over the Townsville Crocodiles ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Crocs beaten on the buzzer  Dec 5, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles are "finding ways to lose" matches after the Adelaide 36ers snuck home in an overtime National Basketball League thriller at The ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Now, a croc shock at this animal farm  Dec 8, 2003
    Assistant Security Officer SN Ghole said: ‘‘IIT is proud to have spotted plenty of crocodiles. I’ve seen them walking across the street many times.’’. ... (Indian Express, India)

    Adelaide claim fifth NBL win  Dec 5, 2003
    ...his coach Phil Smyth - by leading the 36ers to their fifth straight National Basketball League win, a 114-113 overtime thriller over the Townsville Crocodiles. ... (The Age, Australia)

    Crocs could become prey  Nov 26, 2003
    Darwin, Australia - More than 20 years after being declared off-limits to hunters, giant saltwater crocodiles may soon be in their sights again. ... (News24, South Africa)

    The Great Morass  Nov 26, 2003
    ...mile marshland known as the Great Morass that is home to a variety of birds -- including ospreys, herons, red-footed coots and egrets -- as well as crocodiles. ... (Munster Times, IN)

    'Down Under' at the aquarium  Nov 30, 2003
    ...aquariums. Freshwater crocodiles arrived from a research park in Darwin, Australia, and the lungfish came from a fish farm in Queensland. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    Breakers finally show the winning habit  Dec 6, 2003
    The Breakers have sailed past the Townsville Crocodiles on the points ladder and next play the Tigers and the Giants in a double-header in Melbourne next ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)

    Crocodile hunting 'could help Aborigines'  Nov 26, 2003
    However, a Northern Territory report says Aboriginal communities could earn thousands of pounds by allowing big game hunters to shoot crocodiles on their ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Public urged to be wary of nesting crocs  Dec 2, 2003
    He says people should be aware crocodiles become more active during this period, and males more territorial. "Sometimes crocodiles ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    NBL: Maher's men back in hunt  Dec 7, 2003
    Saturday. The Crocodiles' playmaking import Jeremy Veal is expected to play after missing the overtime thriller with a rolled ankle. ... (Advertiser, Australia)

    Chappell makes difference as Breakers win two in row  Dec 7, 2003
    The Breakers have sailed past the Townsville Crocodiles on the points ladder and play the Tigers and the Giants in a double-header in Melbourne next weekend. (Otago Daily Times, New Zealand)

    Goodwin latest injury victim  Dec 7, 2003
    Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker said he was hopeful Goodwin would be right for Wednesday night's game as the team looks to snap a five-game losing streak. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Three little 'Ts' may ruffle Pigs  Nov 28, 2003
    FORGET the three "Rs", the Townsville Crocodiles need to excel in the three "Ts" if they are to skin the West Sydney Razorbacks in their National Basketball ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Gibson backs Crocs  Dec 1, 2003
    NO players' spots were or had been under threat, Townsville Crocodiles general manager Barry Gibson said yesterday. Gibson was speaking ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Cruising for the Yucatan's pyramids  Dec 7, 2003
    The biggest problem was water so shallow at points that our butts bumped rocks, which the 8-year-old was sure really were crocodiles or some sinister serpent ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)

    Fashionisitas can't get enough Aussie croc  Dec 3, 2003
    As wild crocodiles are protected, a dozen Australian farms are busily breeding crocodiles to provide leather for companies such as French luxury goods empire ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Seals: Spotted And Delivered  Dec 6, 2003
    Future episodes of the series will feature cave elephants, grizzly bears, baboons and the hippos and crocodiles of Africa's Luangwa River. ... (Washington Post, DC)

    Smyser column: Many adventures encountered on cruise  Dec 8, 2003
    The islands were discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1503. In days gone by, pirates lived on the island along with crocodiles. ... (Mattoon Journal, IL)

    Directions: News in brief  Dec 6, 2003
    ...be flooded. This includes 20% of the world’s remaining scarlet macaws, as well as rare jaguars, tapirs and crocodiles. The World ... (The Sunday Times (subscription), UK)

    Animal Planet US' reality event going from strength to strength  Dec 8, 2003
    ...agility. The new host will have to travel to the banks of the Mara River in Kenya where hungry crocodiles cleverly shadow their prey. (Indian Television, India)

    NT may allow croc trophy hunting  Nov 24, 2003
    The 25 would be included in the annual quota of 600 adult crocodiles which can legally be harvested from the wild for their skins in the territory. ... (The Age, Australia)

    2300 crocs to be killed  Nov 22, 2003
    By PAUL JACKSON. THOUSANDS of crocodiles in the Territory will be killed under a culling program released by the Government. The ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    2300 to go in croc cull  Nov 22, 2003
    THOUSANDS of crocodiles in the Territory will be killed under a culling program released by the Government. The crocodile management ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Minister welcomes farmer's offer to capture river crocs  Nov 26, 2003
    Rockhampton crocodile farmer John Lever has offered to help capture crocodiles in the Fitzroy River. Two large crocodiles have been ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Crawford won't be holding back  Nov 27, 2003
    PETER Crawford promises to hold nothing back despite rating himself as below 100 per cent for his return to Townsville Crocodiles' duties against the West ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Veal the lone certainty  Dec 1, 2003
    CONSISTENT point guard Jeremy Veal is the only guaranteed starter for the Townsville Crocodiles' match against Adelaide on Friday, head coach Ian Stacker said ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef  Dec 2, 2003
    Of course there's also the danger from saltwater crocodiles, the dreaded box jellyfish, and sharks. Wild mangroves are a known haunt ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Mystery injury bugs Crawford  Nov 19, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles will fly south today for their two-game weekend National Basketball League road trip without guard Peter Crawford. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Hawks swoop on Crocs  Nov 22, 2003
    A REFEREEING controversy was the centre of attention following Wollongong's NBL victory over the Townsville Crocodiles in Wollongong tonight. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    A Trip to the Dentist: One Crocodile's Story  Nov 27, 2003
    ...coming up into position.”. It appears crocodiles have the ability to grow new teeth when they need them. What makes this visit ... (KSDK, MO)

    Fossil seekers return to Stone Age human trove  Dec 5, 2003
    Some 10,000 years ago -- a blink of an eye to a dinosaur hunter -- the Sahara was a more hospitable place, boasting crocodiles, hippos and elephants. ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)

    Croc 1, Dundee 0 as Aussie reptile hunter goes home  Nov 27, 2003
    ...night in a row. "Crocodiles that size, with a bellyful of food, could take up to a week to digest it all.". Lever's arrival turned ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    N Qld cattleman welcomes proposal to hunt saltwater crocs  Nov 25, 2003
    ...from Cape York in far north Queensland says the Northern Territory is on the right track with a proposal to allow trophy hunting of saltwater crocodiles. ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Dinosaur died with a mate by its side  Dec 3, 2003
    The researchers also found teeth from small therapods (medium sized meat-eating dinosaurs) and dwarf crocodiles with the dinosaur bones. ... (ABC Science Online, Australia)

    Prehistoric Rodent's Food Stash Found  Dec 4, 2003
    ...the nuts were gathered, the Miocene period, Germany's landscape was much different: the sea lapped the area near Cologne and the country was home to crocodiles ... (Discovery Channel)

    Irwin says crocs are less stressful than childbirth  Dec 3, 2003
    Steve Irwin says wrestling crocodiles was less stressful after watching wife Terri give birth to a new baby son. The couple's second ... (Ananova, UK)

    Man rams car, swims with crocs  Nov 29, 2003
    A MAN jumped off a West Australian jetty despite warnings of crocodiles after ramming a parked vehicle with four occupants inside. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Olivier of the Outback  Dec 4, 2003
    He tells how certain insects can cure headaches or acts as a sedative and says that crocodiles are the hardest to catch followed by emus and kangaroos, “they ... (Newsweek)

    Croc hunting plan tabled in NT  Nov 25, 2003
    Commercial hunting of saltwater crocodiles could resume in the top end after more than thirty years of protection. The Territory ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Hawks soar to third place  Nov 14, 2003
    In last night's other match, the Townsville Crocodiles had an away win against the Cairns Taipans 91 to 88. A three-pointer by Robert ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Giants waiting for Crocs  Nov 20, 2003
    Victoria Giants crash-landed in Townsville at the end of last month, beaten 108-81 by the Crocodiles to begin a stretch that has brought only one win in six ... (The Age, Australia)

    Adelaide's last gasp play sink Crocs  Dec 5, 2003
    ...his coach Phil Smyth - by leading the 36ers to their fifth straight national basketball league win, a 114-113 overtime thriller over the Townsville Crocodiles ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Win for Breakers over Hunter Pirates  Dec 5, 2003
    Tigers beat the Razorbacks 105-100 while the Adelaide 36ers continued their winning streak with a 114-113 overtime victory against the Townsville Crocodiles. (Newstalk ZB, New Zealand)

    No takers for croc safaris  Nov 25, 2003
    State. But in the territory there are plans to allow protected saltwater crocodiles to be taken as trophies by safari hunters. Those ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Kings, Pigs, Sixers win  Nov 29, 2003
    In Sydney, the Razorbacks exploded for 40 points in the second term on the way to a 124-104 win over the Townsville Crocodiles, while in Adelaide, the 36ers ... (sportal.com.au, Australia)

    Here's Johnny  Dec 5, 2003
    You'll probably be most familiar with him for such antics as climbing over a pool of crocodiles in his underwear or electrocuting his own genitals, but Johnny ... (Empire Online, UK)

    From Callahan's call to A-Rod's Beantown trade rumors  Dec 6, 2003
    Apparently times change and instead of jumping something dangerous and exciting like a pit of crocodiles or a gazillion 18-wheelers, Evil's maniacal offspring ... (Times-Standard, CA)

    HK croc 1: Dundee 0  Nov 27, 2003
    ...night in a row. “Crocodiles that size, with a bellyful of food, could take up to a week to digest it all.”. Lever’s arrival ... (Manila Times, Philippines)

    VEAL IN DOUBT  Dec 4, 2003
    TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker may reward exciting home-grown product Kelvin Robertson with his first National Basketball League starting berth after ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Animal Planet's Newest Star Rises Above the Pride  Dec 4, 2003
    ...nothing is keeping the gator's jaws shut but the winner's own skill and agility -- and travel to the banks of the Mara River in Kenya where hungry crocodiles ... (Yahoo News (press release))

    The South of Africa - 2003  Dec 5, 2003
    ...before we were on a pontoon boat making our way west through a river that reminded me of the Farmington River through Simsbury (except for the crocodiles ... (Windsor Journal, CT)

    Satellite technology to help plot crocs  Nov 23, 2003
    FAR north Queensland crocodiles are about to give up thousands of years of secrets to satellite technology. Croc hunter Steve Irwin ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Veal a cut above  Nov 24, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles have had some good news come out of a bad weekend with import point guard Jeremy Veal earning National Basketball League player of ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Giant obstacle for Crocs  Nov 20, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles will have a healthy respect for the awesome shooting skills of Gary Boodnikoff when they begin their National Basketball League ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Crocs stay calm after road woe  Nov 23, 2003
    NOW is the time for cool heads not panic, Townsville Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker said after the team again crashed on the road over the weekend. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Hawks face an empty stadium  Nov 17, 2003
    The Hawks host the Crocodiles at exactly the same time most Australians will be glued to their televisions watching the Wallabies taking on England in the ... (Illawarra Mercury, Australia)

    Veal snaps up award  Nov 23, 2003
    Veal was a shining light for the Crocodiles in their two losses in the round, averaging 32 points 6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.5 steals. ... (sportal.com.au, Australia)

    Tuataras survived dinosaur extinction  Dec 5, 2003
    You have three basic evolutionary groups: turtles and tortoises (anapsids); crocodiles and dinosaurs (archosaurians); and beak-heads, lizards and snakes ... (Arizona Republic, AZ)

    Buffs ace opts for 2-week ban  Dec 3, 2003
    Marrara Oval. The Crocodiles could also lose ruckman-defender Jai Shiers to an adjourned charging offence from two weeks ago. Shiers ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    This Mr. Hockey skates through political battles  Dec 6, 2003
    Australian wine bottles will become "liquid postcards" and celebrities from the land of kangaroos and crocodiles will be employed as part of the plan. ... (National Post, Canada)

    Don't brand our bush oldfellas a bunch of giant-killers  Dec 3, 2003
    There he has helped Sydney University archaeologist Judith Field develop her theory that Aborigines lived alongside giant kangaroos, emus and crocodiles for ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Free Will Astrology  Dec 3, 2003
    ...described therein. Homework: Tell what techniques you've discovered about feeding honey to crocodiles. Write beautyandtruth.com. (Village Voice, NY)

    Not everyone is wild about takeaway's 'zoomenuoo'  Dec 6, 2003
    ...crops. Viva believes that crocodiles, ostriches and kangaroo are often brutally hunted or farmed in distressing conditions. The ... (icWales, UK)

    Ministers' Hari Raya visit to Johor Sultan  Nov 25, 2003
    A WARM reception, good food and lessons on rearing crocodiles awaited two Singapore Cabinet ministers when they visited the Sultan of Johor yesterday. ... (Straits Times, Singapore)

    Banker off to check balance of nature  Nov 26, 2003
    Baringo. The freshwater lake is home to a spectacular variety of wildlife including hippos, crocodiles and 400 species of birds. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Notable Books 2003  Dec 5, 2003
    By David Quammen. (Norton, $26.95.) A fine science writer's account of efforts to preserve large carnivores like tigers and crocodiles, and a meditation on ... (New York Times)

    Two-Headed Creatures  Nov 29, 2003
    ...of the story. Similar animals can be seen among reptiles and amphibians - tortoises, snakes, lizards, crocodiles. There are websites ... (Pravda, Russia)

    No cages for this new zoo  Dec 6, 2003
    Australia.". He said he'd kept away from crocodiles and koalas in the park so as not to compete with other north Queensland attractions. ... (Queensland Sunday Mail, Australia)

    Lincoln Park's ZooLights Wild And Free  Dec 3, 2003
    New features this year include the Regenstein African Journey, home to giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and nearly 30 other species. ... (NBC5.com, IL)

    17-year-old singer reflects on retirement  Dec 6, 2003
    Their daughter, Bindi, is 5. Steve said that watching the birth was "sensational" but more stressful than wrestling crocodiles. ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada)

    Elephant to flip switch for 16th 'Zoolights'  Nov 26, 2003
    Two life-sized, three-dimensional crocodiles closely watch the hippos as they graze; one crocodile has a motorized mouth that opens when visitors tap a switch. ... (Hillsboro Argus, OR)

    Students answer call of the wild  Dec 6, 2003
    ...students. He explained some of the differences between alligators and crocodiles, and then asked a student to hold the baby gator. ... (Plymouth Old Colony Memorial, MA)

    Kings keep the faith in momentum  Nov 14, 2003
    ...start to the NBL season by the Sydney Kings, a record which now stands at nine in succession, and may hit double digits tonight when they meet the Crocodiles ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Kings reign over Crocs  Nov 15, 2003
    Kings continued their unbeaten start to the season and moved one step closer to the NBL record for consecutive wins, holding off the Townsville Crocodiles 106 ... (The Age, Australia)

    Lowdown on the Top End  20 Nov 2003
    ...huge Banyan tree known as "The Tree of Knowledge," good restaurants, a Chinese temple, a mangrove boardwalk, and man-eating saltwater crocodiles ("salties") in ... (The Japan Times, Japan)

    Tracks,Trails and Tidbits  20 Nov 2003
    Since I'm writing about alligators, have you ever watched those documentaries in which their cousins, the African crocodiles, ambush their prey? ... (Cody Enterprise, WY)

    Crocodiles boost NT economy  Nov 9, 2003
    Flogging crocodiles for a buck and conservation go hand in hand, one of the Northern Territory's foremost experts on the prehistoric animals says. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Urging co-existence between Crocodiles  Nov 4, 2003
    Three "Crocodiles" should adhere to the principle of peaceful co-existence, run their businesses respectively and seek co-operation to develop their trademarks ... (China Daily, China)

    Giant crocodiles prey on cows and dogs  Oct 26, 2003
    Davies. Crocodiles were once considered an endangered species in Australia, where hunting took them to the brink of extinction. But ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    69 crocodiles seized from pig farm near Kuching  Nov 12, 2003
    KUCHING: Enforcement officers from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation have seized 69 crocodiles from a pig farm near here after a tip-off from the police. ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Kings beat up Crocodiles  Oct 31, 2003
    THE Sydney Kings continued their unbeaten run in the NBL with a resounding win over the Townsville Crocodiles tonight at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Crocodiles still hunting despite sinking scores  Oct 28, 2003
    Townsville Crocodiles basketball coach Ian Stacker says it is still too early for the doomsayers to write off the team, even though it has had just one win ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    No smiles for past crocodiles  Nov 1, 2003
    ..., Sunday, 2 November 2003. TASMANIA and crocodiles are not generally mentioned in the same breath - its akin to linking polar bears with the Equator. ... (Tasmania Examiner, Australia)

    Rogue crocodiles threaten cattle in Top End  Oct 29, 2003
    ELIZABETH JACKSON: Well, life is tough enough for many Australian farmers but now there's a new challenge – rogue crocodiles. ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Bullo River Station learns to manage crocodiles  Nov 9, 2003
    Marlee Ranacher has not only lost many a family pet to crocodiles, but a substantial number of cattle as well. And if that wasn't ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    When crocodiles attack!  Nov 19, 2003
    Alas, that was not fated to happen either. Crocodiles, four to eight meters long, with huge snapping jaws and scaly skin, claim this river as a home. ... (Stanford Daily)

    Kings reign over Crocodiles  Nov 15, 2003
    ...continued their unbeaten start to the season and moved one step closer to the NBL record for consecutive wins, holding off the Townsville Crocodiles at the ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Mystery injury bugs Crawford  Nov 19, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles will fly south today for their two-game weekend National Basketball League road trip without guard Peter Crawford. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Kings win again  Nov 9, 2003
    The Crocodiles were hungry for victory after Sydney knocked them out of last season's semi-finals and then thrashed Townsville by 27 points in round five. ... (The Age, Australia)

    Crocodile tears end logo fight  Oct 31, 2003
    HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- In the river crocodiles will fight each other for supremacy. In business it's much the same. Now, two ... (CNN Europe, Europe)

    Crocs issue call to arms  Nov 11, 2003
    He thinks a vocal home crowd could get the Crocodiles home against the rampant Sydney Kings who are unbeaten after eight games this season. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Feature Article of Thursday, 06 November 2003  Nov 5, 2003
    As if in response, the crocodiles have thrived and perpetuated a friendly existence, which still remains a marvel to many tourists and visitors. ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)

    Rest of the field playing catch-up with the Kings  Nov 9, 2003
    Less than 24 hours later, in Townsville, the Crocodiles gave it a shot but came away empty, too, as Sydney easily won again, 118-106. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Halloween nightmare for crocs  Oct 31, 2003
    The Sydney Kings continued their unbeaten run in the National Basketball League with a resounding 113-86 win over the Townsville Crocodiles. ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Hawks soar to third place  Nov 14, 2003
    In last night's other match, the Townsville Crocodiles had an away win against the Cairns Taipans 91 to 88. A three-pointer by Robert ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Hawks face an empty stadium  Nov 17, 2003
    The Hawks host the Crocodiles at exactly the same time most Australians will be glued to their televisions watching the Wallabies taking on England in the ... (Illawarra Mercury, Australia)

    Townsville Crocs cut Giants down to size  Oct 29, 2003
    It was one of the most economical 20 minutes from a bench player in the history of the Townsville Crocodiles that drove the north Queensland team to a 108-81 ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Crocs on guard  Nov 13, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles are more than ready to combat an expected Taipans bruising in their National Basketball League clash at the Cairns Convention Centre ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Medium Rare  Nov 18, 2003
    ...into a best-selling page-turner; in Monster of God, he reverses the trick, transforming stories of man-eating tigers and 20-foot crocodiles from tabloid ... (Grist Magazine)

    Woodpeckers Thrive at Bomb Site, Suggesting Humans Can Make Room ...   Nov 19, 2003
    ...dream about pristine wilderness parks, Rosenzweig's utopia is a nuclear power plant's cooling canals adapted into a breeding ground for rare crocodiles. ... (ABC News)

    Croc-a-bloc - 100 crocs in waterhole  Nov 2, 2003
    By Rajiv Mahraj. RANGERS at Kakadu National Park have discovered a waterhole containing almost 100 crocodiles, it was revealed last night. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Sneaky croc shows Hong Kong its slippery side  Nov 10, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to southern China and the sighting of one for the first time in Hong Kong has caused a stir. The importation ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Need for Feaster to become Giant sized  Oct 28, 2003
    But as the Giants (3-1) embark on a three-game road swing, starting against the Townsville Crocodiles tonight, now would be good time for Feaster to start ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Kings remain unbeaten  Oct 31, 2003
    Defending champions the Sydney Kings remain unbeaten at the top of the National Basketball League (NBL), thumping the Townsville Crocodiles by 27 points at the ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Bragging rights up for grabs in north Qld  Nov 13, 2003
    North Queensland bragging rights are again on the line tonight when the Townsville Crocodiles tackle the Taipans in National Basketball League (NBL) action in ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Giants coach wants Wright way  Oct 30, 2003
    VICTORIA Giants blew the chance for a day off in the Queensland sun with a poor performance against the Townsville Crocodiles on Wednesday night. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Feaster 'trying too hard'  Oct 28, 2003
    But as the Giants (3-1) embark on a three-game road swing, starting against the Townsville Crocodiles tonight, now would be good time for Feaster to start ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Giants face big repair job  Nov 2, 2003
    The Giants were hammered on their road double, with a 27-point loss to the Townsville Crocodiles followed by a 118-78 mauling by the Brisbane Bullets. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Geologist unlocks 5,200-year-old mystery through bones, enamel  Nov 17, 2003
    ...at the Carnegie Institute of Washington, he and a colleague published a study based on their analysis of 75-million-year-old teeth from crocodiles and three ... (Centre Daily Times, PA)

    Kings prove too good for Crocs  Nov 9, 2003
    ...red-hot Sydney Kings have rolled to their best ever start to a National Basketball League season with a 12 point victory over the Townsville Crocodiles at the ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Kings outclass Crocs  Nov 9, 2003
    The Sydney Kings have continued their unbeaten run to the National Basketball League season with a 118-106 victory over the Townsville Crocodiles in North ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Rose queries Kings' thrust  Nov 10, 2003
    TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles captain Rob Rose says Sydney's current dominance of the National Basketball League has nothing to do with athleticism. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Goorjian targets old enemy  Oct 30, 2003
    Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian believes the rivalry between himself and Townsville Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker is helping the profile of the game. ... (sportal.com.au, Australia)

    Later 'gator  Nov 13, 2003
    Police went to Lemieux's home with workers from Rainforest Reptile Shows, a business that accepts alligators and crocodiles seized by law enforcement officials ... (Framingham Metro West Daily News, MA)

    Echo and the Bunnymen: Various  Oct 30, 2003
    Each disc arrives with a generous dollop of additional material, with the debut album, Crocodiles, including some terrific early out-takes plus the live Shine ... (Guardian, UK)

    Kings keep the faith in momentum  Nov 14, 2003
    NBL season by the Sydney Kings, a record which now stands at nine in succession, and may hit double digits tonight when they meet the Crocodiles in Townsville. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    San Diego, CA  Nov 4, 2003
    After a handful of successful albums, including "Crocodiles," "Porcupine" and "Ocean Rain," singer Ian McCulloch ventured away to try his hand at a solo career ... (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)

    Made for each other?  Nov 12, 2003
    ...dream about pristine wilderness parks, Dr. Rosenzweig's utopia is a nuclear power plant's cooling canals adapted into a breeding ground for rare crocodiles. ... (Christian Science Monitor)

    Crocs question ref after loss to Kings  Nov 16, 2003
    Townsville Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker has hit out at National Basketball League referees after his team's 106-94 loss to the Sydney Kings on Saturday night. ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    5-metre crocs kills 200 cattle  Oct 23, 2003
    By Rajiv Maharaj. CROCODILES as big as 5m are attacking hundreds of cattle and horses at the back gates of a well-known Northern Territory property. ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)

    Crocs happy to get physical  Oct 23, 2003
    A MOVE by the National Basketball League encouraging referees to allow more physicality has been welcomed by Townsville Crocodiles veteran Mike Kelly. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    WA, NT pastoralists call for controlled croc culling  Oct 24, 2003
    Pastoralists in Western Australia and the Northern Territory want to see the re-introduction of controlled culling of saltwater crocodiles. ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    5-metre crocs kills 200 cattle  Oct 23, 2003
    By RAJIV MAHARAJ. Crocodiles as big as 5m are attacking hundreds of cattle and horses at the back gates of a well-known Territory property. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Crocs carved up  Oct 24, 2003
    ...skills of Kevin Freeman and Stephen Black's killer jumpshot formed the two-pronged attack as the Brisbane Bullets beat the Townsville Crocodiles in their ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Festival puts Mother Nature on display  Oct 25, 2003
    Now, it's all about crocodiles for Matthew, who likes the Discovery Channel show "Crocodile Hunter" and would like to follow in the footsteps of its star ... (Times Picayune, LA)

    Croc capsizes boat, three feared dead  Nov 14, 2003
    ...feared drowned. Police are searching for their bodies but eyewitnesses believe they may have been eaten by crocodiles. The Shire ... (IAfrica South African News, South Africa)

    Mystery deaths  Oct 29, 2003
    ...of the torso of an unidentified white female was found five days later several miles downstream, and there was evidence of bites from crocodiles and possibly ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)

    Reidy feels the pinch  Nov 3, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles will continue to tinker with Pat Reidy's training regime this week in a bid to find the best way to maximise his on-court involvement ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef  Nov 11, 2003
    Of course there's also the danger from saltwater crocodiles, the dreaded box jellyfish, and sharks. Wild mangroves are a known haunt ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Crocs crumble  Oct 31, 2003
    BRIAN Goorjian succinctly, if not elegantly, summed up the reason his Sydney Kings put the offensive cleaners through the Townsville Crocodiles in the Harbour ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Echo & The Bunnymen play Vicar Street  Oct 30, 2003
    The albums - 'Crocodiles', 'Heaven Up Here', 'Porcupine', 'Ocean Rain' and 'Echo & The Bunnymen' - will feature new artwork and photos, plus personal comments ... (RTE Interactive, Ireland)

    Kings continue unbeaten run  Nov 15, 2003
    ...continued their unbeaten start to the season and moved one step closer to the NBL record for consecutive wins, holding off the Townsville Crocodiles 106-94 at ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Crocs take on Taipans in N Qld clash  Nov 13, 2003
    North Queensland bragging rights are again on the line tonight when the Townsville Crocodiles tackle the Taipans in Cairns. The ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Croc catcher demands chicken heads in HK  Nov 16, 2003
    HONG KONG - 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 ... (Planet Ark, NY)

    Croc Catcher Calls for Chicken Heads  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG (Reuters) - An Australian hunter who catches crocodiles with his bare hands, demanded chicken heads, a bamboo pole, and a boat Friday to trap a ... (Yahoo News)

    Hong Kong croc eludes expert  Nov 16, 2003
    His quest has fascinated Hong Kong's urbanites, who are more likely to come across crocodiles in nature books than in real life. ... (icWales, UK)

    Australian expert on the hunt for runaway Hong Kong croc  Nov 14, 2003
    ...said Lever. "But the biggest problem you have with crocodiles is that you don't know where they are," he told reporters. "In order ... (eTaiwan News, Taiwan)

    Pet croc seized from Sydney house  Nov 13, 2003
    Fang was the runt in a pack of crocodiles Eric Cole bought from a Cape York farm 13 years ago. Mr Cole and his wife used the crocodiles ... (The Age, Australia)

    Croc appears in HK waters  Nov 4, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to the south China region and the sighting of such a potentially deadly reptile for the first time in Hong Kong has caused a sensation ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    CROC TERROR IN HONG KONG  Nov 4, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to the south China region and the first sighting of the reptile has sparked a sensation in Hong Kong. ... (Sky News, UK)

    Croc makes surprise appearance  Nov 4, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to the south China region and the sighting of such a potentially deadly reptile for the first time in Hong Kong has caused a sensation ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Congo Practices A Wary Peace  Nov 4, 2003
    In Africa, we say there is no room for two male crocodiles to live in the same place. Well, now as the situation stands, we have ... (Washington Post)

    Rival croc hunters tussle  Oct 30, 2003
    ...job description has been hijacked. He claims he was hunting crocodiles while Irwin was still in nappies. A shameless self-promoter ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Stray Hong Kong Crocodile Eludes Australian Expert  Nov 15, 2003
    His quest has fascinated Hong Kong’s urbanites, who are more likely to come across crocodiles in nature books than in real life. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Media foils crocodile capture, Aussie says  Nov 19, 2003
    There are more cameras and longer lenses than I've ever seen before in my life," said Mr. Lever, who is used to hunting crocodiles on his own in the middle of ... (National Post, Canada)

    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)

    Dive into paradise: busy, beautiful Cozumel  Oct 29, 2003
    Rainfall penetrates directly to the water table through the sandy soil or collects in brackish lagoons popular with crocodiles and other wildlife. ... (Boston Globe, MA)

    Miami Vice : Bajan Invasion – Saturday's Child  Nov 8, 2003
    ...nasty things. This is a pot for cooking crocodiles. Yes, they eat crocodiles too and this pot is really to cook crocodile meat. They ... (Nation News, Barbados)

    Surfin ’ Siargao  Nov 1, 2003
    Del Carmen is considered the crocodile sanctuary of the Philippines, home of the biggest crocodiles in the country. These crocodiles ... (Manila Bulletin, Philippines)

    Ian McCulloch: Still heaven up here  Nov 14, 2003
    ...had signed a record deal with Sire, swapped their drum machine for the real-life drummer Pete de Freitas and started work on their debut album, Crocodiles. ... (Independent, UK)

    China's croc catcher calls for chicken heads  Nov 13, 2003
    Hong Kong - An Australian hunter who catches crocodiles with his bare hands, demanded chicken heads, a bamboo pole, and a boat on Friday to trap a tricky Hong ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Croc catcher will use bare hands  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG (Reuters) - An Australian hunter who catches crocodiles with his bare hands, has demanded chicken heads, a bamboo pole, and a boat to trap a tricky ... (Yahoo News)

    Samfya: a Sleeping Giant Yet to Arise  Nov 14, 2003
    Lake Bangweulu itself is well-known for the largest population of what the locals call "human" crocodiles (large crocs that are believed to be inhabited by ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)

    NO ROOM AT THE INN FOR GATORS  Oct 27, 2003
    The day got off to a real bad start for the two crocodiles and three alligators scheduled to appear on ESPN's new "Cold Pizza" program. ... (New York Post, NY)

    Former Cats star for Kings  Oct 26, 2003
    Perth's 38-point win against Hunter Pirates in Newcastle last Friday leapfrogged the Wildcats over New Zealand Breakers and Townsville Crocodiles. ... (The West Australian, Australia)

    Runaway croc causes stir in Hong Kong  Nov 5, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to the south China region and the sighting of such a potentially deadly reptile for the first time in Hong Kong, which has banned the ... (IAfrica South African News, South Africa)

    Michael DeGolyer  Nov 12, 2003
    What did its experts recommend? Let the expert who caught hundreds of crocodiles safely and quickly do it, as he offered, for free. ... (The Standard, Hong Kong)

    The case for leaving fearsome beasts alone  Nov 1, 2003
    Some traditional cultures venerate them, such as the Yolngu of northern Australia, who see crocodiles as living embodiments of deities. ... (Vancouver Sun, Canada)

    Never Smile at a Crocodile  Nov 6, 2003
    There are two types of crocodiles to be wary of: the saltwater crocodile, the saltie, and the freshwater crocodile, the freshie. ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Croc catcher demands chicken heads in HK  Nov 13, 2003
    HONG KONG (Reuters) - An Australian hunter who catches crocodiles with his bare hands has demanded chicken heads, a bamboo pole, and a boat to trap a tricky ... (Reuters, UK)

    Croc catcher demands chicken heads  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG: 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 ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)

    Aussie croc catcher calls for chicken heads  Nov 14, 2003
    HONG KONG - An Australian hunter who catches crocodiles with his bare hands, demanded chicken heads, a bamboo pole, and a boat to trap a tricky Hong Kong ... (Boston.com, MA)

    Australian expert feels heat after third failed attempt to catch ...   Nov 16, 2003
    Lever's quest has fascinated Hong Kong's urbanites, who are more likely to come across crocodiles in nature books than in real life. ... (China Post, Taiwan)

    Echo and the Bunnymen  Nov 18, 2003
    Highlights were Crocodiles (the title track of the band's 1979 debut album), I'll Fly Tonight, the relentless Over The Wall, Lips Like Sugar (one of their ... (The Age, Australia)

    Press Review: Fines for economic crimes up, RTS below 500  Nov 19, 2003
    Russian ‘crocodiles’ in lions’ country” (Gazeta reports on the life and work of Russia’s one remaining international peacekeeping force, in the ... (PRIME-TASS (subscription), Russia)

    A 10-year-old's view on water sustainability  Nov 18, 2003
    ...said. During his various trips on the river Casey has seen freshwater crocodiles, pythons, water snakes, kangaroos and wallabies. ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Heal's NBA dream ends  Nov 18, 2003
    ...last season, the 10-0 Kings are closing on the 16 straight wins set by the Sydney Supersonics (1983), Melbourne Tigers (1997) and Townsville Crocodiles (2003). (Sunday Times, Australia)

    Aunt saves nephew by punching crocodile in nose  Nov 3, 2003
    Darwin. Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest type of crocodile, with some of the reptiles growing to be longer than 20 feet. (Arizona Republic, AZ)

    Astral scratches for ideas on how to spend its cash pile  Nov 17, 2003
    Astral produces a wide range of feed for poultry, cattle, tilapia and even crocodiles, as well as branded County Fair chicken products found in supermarkets ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Croc Hunter gets reality TV show  Oct 29, 2003
    Irwin also unveiled ambitious plans to expand Australia Zoo and build a theme park near Brisbane Airport complete with animatronic crocodiles for the public to ... (The Age, Australia)

    Bogut's star role  Nov 13, 2003
    The Kings coach wants the unbeaten champions, who play the Crocodiles in Townsville tomorrow night, to go for the jugular and keep their streak going to secure ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Crikey! Praise for PM puts you in a snake pit  Nov 8, 2003
    Crikey! Irwin has wrestled crocodiles, snakes and spiders, but nothing could compare with the nest of vipers he had just strayed into. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Rose queries Kings' thrust  10 Nov 2003
    TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles captain Rob Rose says Sydney's current dominance of the National Basketball League has nothing to do with athleticism. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    'Stealth crocodile' on the run  10 Nov 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to southern China and the sighting of one for the first time in Hong Kong has caused a stir. The importation ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    In the paint  10 Nov 2003
    Townsville coach Ian Stacker knows a bit about long winning streaks after steering the Crocodiles to 16 successive victories last season. ... (Illawarra Mercury, Australia)

    Coming events  10 Nov 2003
    ...by the Friends of the Hershey Public Library, Walz's program for children separates fact from fiction and includes live snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles ... (Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon)

    Dotcom revival starts to click  10 Nov 2003
    ...pornography does. EBay lets people sell anything from carpets to crocodiles to each other, and it uses the web's strengths to the full. It ... (This is London, UK)

    Crocodiles boost NT economy  Nov 9, 2003
    Flogging crocodiles for a buck and conservation go hand in hand, one of the Northern Territory's foremost experts on the prehistoric animals says. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Urging co-existence between Crocodiles  Nov 4, 2003
    Three "Crocodiles" should adhere to the principle of peaceful co-existence, run their businesses respectively and seek co-operation to develop their trademarks ... (China Daily, China)

    Giant crocodiles prey on cows and dogs  Oct 26, 2003
    Davies. Crocodiles were once considered an endangered species in Australia, where hunting took them to the brink of extinction. But ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Kings beat up Crocodiles  Oct 31, 2003
    THE Sydney Kings continued their unbeaten run in the NBL with a resounding win over the Townsville Crocodiles tonight at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Rogue crocodiles threaten cattle in Top End  Oct 29, 2003
    ELIZABETH JACKSON: Well, life is tough enough for many Australian farmers but now there's a new challenge – rogue crocodiles. ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    No smiles for past crocodiles  Nov 1, 2003
    ..., Sunday, 2 November 2003. TASMANIA and crocodiles are not generally mentioned in the same breath - its akin to linking polar bears with the Equator. ... (Tasmania Examiner, Australia)

    Crocodiles still hunting despite sinking scores  Oct 28, 2003
    Townsville Crocodiles basketball coach Ian Stacker says it is still too early for the doomsayers to write off the team, even though it has had just one win ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Record beckons as Kings go north  Nov 7, 2003
    ...into that game.". After Cairns, Sydney fly to Townsville where, less than 20 hours later, they meet the Crocodiles. "We're embarking ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Australia's Bogong plague arrives on cue  Nov 9, 2003
    Unlike the kangaroos and crocodiles that inhabit Australia's vast outback and swamps, the moths, called bogongs, from late October prefer the big city lights ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Athens draw favours Boomers  Nov 9, 2003
    In the National Basketball League, Goorjian's Sydney Kings remain unbeaten after eight games this season, the latest a 118-106 win over the Crocodiles in ... (The Age, Australia)

    Would-be's crawl over Croc Man  Nov 9, 2003
    He didn't have any trouble attracting plenty of off-beat characters willing to fly to Australia and risk their lives with poisonous snakes and crocodiles on ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Feature Article of Thursday, 06 November 2003  Nov 5, 2003
    As if in response, the crocodiles have thrived and perpetuated a friendly existence, which still remains a marvel to many tourists and visitors. ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)

    Townsville Crocs cut Giants down to size  Nov 6, 2003
    It was one of the most economical 20 minutes from a bench player in the history of the Townsville Crocodiles that drove the north Queensland team to a 108-81 ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Miami Vice : Bajan Invasion – Saturday's Child  Nov 8, 2003
    ...nasty things. This is a pot for cooking crocodiles. Yes, they eat crocodiles too and this pot is really to cook crocodile meat. They ... (Nation News, Barbados)

    Arm may force Crawford out  Oct 27, 2003
    CROCODILES guard Peter Crawford is in doubt for tomorrow night's National Basketball League home game against the Victoria Giants because of an infected arm. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    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)

    Fishing mentor is more than just a steelhead guide  Nov 9, 2003
    The top steelhead lures," Nulph said, "are small spoons, Little Cleos, KO Wobblers, or Crocodiles." He recommends egg sacks, single salmon eggs, wax worms and ... (Tarentum Valley News Dispatch, PA)

    Reidy feels the pinch  Nov 3, 2003
    THE Townsville Crocodiles will continue to tinker with Pat Reidy's training regime this week in a bid to find the best way to maximise his on-court involvement ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Crocodile tears end logo fight  Oct 31, 2003
    HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- In the river crocodiles will fight each other for supremacy. In business it's much the same. Now, two ... (CNN International)

    Congo Practices A Wary Peace  Nov 6, 2003
    In Africa, we say there is no room for two male crocodiles to live in the same place. Well, now as the situation stands, we have ... (Washington Post, DC)

    Croc makes surprise appearance  Nov 4, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to the south China region and the sighting of such a potentially deadly reptile for the first time in Hong Kong has caused a sensation ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Croc appears in HK waters  Nov 4, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to the south China region and the sighting of such a potentially deadly reptile for the first time in Hong Kong has caused a sensation ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Crikey! Praise for PM puts you in a snake pit  Nov 8, 2003
    Crikey! Irwin has wrestled crocodiles, snakes and spiders, but nothing could compare with the nest of vipers he had just strayed into. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Crocs unable to stop Kings  Oct 31, 2003
    The Sydney Kings continued their unbeaten run in the National Basketball League with a resounding 113-86 win over the Townsville Crocodiles. ... (Nzoom.com, New Zealand)

    Crocs refuse to alter the script  Nov 7, 2003
    TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles head coach Ian Stacker sees no reason for any dramatic change of game plan ahead of tomorrow's important round six National Basketball ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    International Latino Film Festival to honor producer Esparza  Nov 7, 2003
    At 4 pm Sunday, also at the Castro, it's the Bay Area premiere of the award-winning Mexican feature "Bedtime Fairy Tale for Crocodiles." Ignacio Ortiz Cruz's ... (Alameda Times-Star, CA)

    Wolves, porcupines, and hyenas, oh my!  Nov 6, 2003
    There were even crocodiles here until 1906. Today, wolves, porcupines, hyenas, and ibex are just a few of the animals that call the Land of Israel home. ... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)

    Never Smile at a Crocodile  Nov 6, 2003
    There are two types of crocodiles to be wary of: the saltwater crocodile, the saltie, and the freshwater crocodile, the freshie. ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Runaway croc causes stir in Hong Kong  Nov 5, 2003
    Crocodiles are not native to the south China region and the sighting of such a potentially deadly reptile for the first time in Hong Kong, which has banned the ... (IAfrica South African News, South Africa)

    Feaster 'trying too hard'  Oct 28, 2003
    But as the Giants (3-1) embark on a three-game road swing, starting against the Townsville Crocodiles tonight, now would be good time for Feaster to start ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Giants face big repair job  Nov 2, 2003
    The Giants were hammered on their road double, with a 27-point loss to the Townsville Crocodiles followed by a 118-78 mauling by the Brisbane Bullets. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Giants coach wants Wright way  Oct 30, 2003
    VICTORIA Giants blew the chance for a day off in the Queensland sun with a poor performance against the Townsville Crocodiles on Wednesday night. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Need for Feaster to become Giant sized  Oct 28, 2003
    But as the Giants (3-1) embark on a three-game road swing, starting against the Townsville Crocodiles tonight, now would be good time for Feaster to start ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Goorjian targets old enemy  Oct 30, 2003
    Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian believes the rivalry between himself and Townsville Crocodiles coach Ian Stacker is helping the profile of the game. ... (sportal.com.au, Australia)

    Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef  Oct 26, 2003
    Of course there's also the danger from saltwater crocodiles, the dreaded box jellyfish, and sharks. Wild mangroves are a known haunt ... (goaustralia.about.com, Australia)

    Crocs crumble  Oct 31, 2003
    BRIAN Goorjian succinctly, if not elegantly, summed up the reason his Sydney Kings put the offensive cleaners through the Townsville Crocodiles in the Harbour ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Croc-a-bloc - 100 crocs in waterhole  Nov 2, 2003
    By Rajiv Mahraj. RANGERS at Kakadu National Park have discovered a waterhole containing almost 100 crocodiles, it was revealed last night. ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Echo and the Bunnymen: Various  Oct 30, 2003
    Each disc arrives with a generous dollop of additional material, with the debut album, Crocodiles, including some terrific early out-takes plus the live Shine ... (Guardian, UK)

    Seven arrested for croc theft  Oct 15, 2003
    POLICE arrested seven people in connection with the theft of 40 crocodiles from a farm in northwest Cambodia, a newspaper has reported. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Croc theft arrests  Oct 17, 2003
    Phnom Penh _ Seven people have been detained in connection with the theft of 40 crocodiles from a farm in northwest Cambodia. The ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)

    Pigs storm home over Tigers  Oct 15, 2003
    Pigs. Meanwhile, the Townsville Crocodiles notched their first win of the season last night, beating Adelaide 98-94 at the Swamp. ... (The Age, Australia)

    Crocs net first win  Oct 15, 2003
    By Jordan Baker. THE Townsville Crocodiles notched their first win of the NBL season, beating Adelaide at the Swamp. Strong performances ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)

    Mystery deaths  Oct 29, 2003
    Part of the torso of an unidentified white female was found five days later several miles downstream, and there was evidence of bites from crocodiles and ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)

    Echo & The Bunnymen play Vicar Street  Oct 30, 2003
    The albums - 'Crocodiles', 'Heaven Up Here', 'Porcupine', 'Ocean Rain' and 'Echo & The Bunnymen' - will feature new artwork and photos, plus personal comments ... (RTE Interactive, Ireland)

    Ecologists fear for safety of Caprivi hippos  Nov 6, 2003
    River in May this year, the southern parts where the Chobe River forms the natural border to Botswana had very little rain, threatening buffalos, crocodiles ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    Aussies have the shakes, and it's not even the semifinals  Nov 6, 2003
    ...by earthquakes here. "However, I am aware of New Zealanders bitten by snakes, spiders and crocodiles in Australia. "Sadly, and more ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Lions return to W Cape  Nov 5, 2003
    The Reserve also recently introduced crocodiles to the reserve and re-introduced eland, hartebeest, rhinos and giraffes, joining existing indigenous game such ... (News24, South Africa)

    Rival croc hunters tussle  Oct 30, 2003
    ...job description has been hijacked. He claims he was hunting crocodiles while Irwin was still in nappies. A shameless self-promoter ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Hippo Population Threatened in Burundi  Nov 3, 2003
    Society of Burundi, makes the 6-mile trip three times a week from Bujumbura to the 12,350-acre Ruzizi National Park to check on the hippos and crocodiles and ... (Guardian, UK)

    Crocodile Hunter chooses reptiles over politics  Nov 6, 2003
    I've been seen to be siding with the Liberals - I'm more green than anything. "Oh mate politics, give me a break - I'm far safer in with the crocodiles mate.". (ABC Online, Australia)

    Aussie travellers warned about travelling in shaky isles  Nov 5, 2003
    ...earthquakes in New Zealand. "However, I am aware of New Zealanders bitten by snakes, spider and crocodiles in Australia. Sadly and more ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)

    New reserve boosts SA FDI  Nov 5, 2003
    Sand forests, lakes, lagoons, wetlands and pristine stretches of beaches are home to many animals such as hippos, crocodiles, giant turtles and over 460 bird ... (News24, South Africa)

    NZ laughs off terrorism, earthquake warning  Nov 6, 2003
    I'm told repeatedly of people receiving snake bites, [of] funnel web spiders and being bitten by crocodiles so I don't think it's a serious warning," Mr Goff ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    A legendary peacemaker passes away  Nov 4, 2003
    Those who dared jump into the big rivers to escape the sun risked being eaten by crocodiles. Nothing, however, deterred Gen Prem Chand. ... (Rediff, India)

    Aussies warned to beware of the shaky isles  Nov 6, 2003
    ...dingoes, bushfires, sharks and crocodiles – not to mention repeated exposure to Australian Idol – but the Australian Government was worried enough to issue ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)

    Young croc found in town lake  Nov 5, 2003
    By Chris Herde. CROCODILES are not moving south. But the discovery of a two-year-old saltwater croc at Centenary Lakes Park in the ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Aunty packs a punch  Nov 3, 2003
    Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest type of crocodile, with some of the reptiles growing to be longer than 6m. - Sapa-DPA. (News24, South Africa)

    Troops, rebels threaten hippos  Nov 6, 2003
    ...and Environmental Society of Burundi, makes the 10km trip three times a week from Bujumbura to the Ruzizi National Park to check on the hippos and crocodiles ... (News24, South Africa)

    LATINO FILMMAKERS VIEW THE WORLD  Nov 6, 2003
    The festival's Mexican programming includes "Bedtime Fairy Tale for Crocodiles" (Sunday, 4 pm, Castro Theater), a poetic dream about a Oaxacan family suffering ... (Marin Independent-Journal, CA)

    Mauldin may regulate exotic pets  Nov 3, 2003
    ...said. Animals that could be singled out include cougars, wolves, skunks, snakes, deer, bears, monkeys, crocodiles and alligators. ... (Greenville News, SC)

    Australian Woman Attacks Crocodile  Nov 3, 2003
    Darwin. Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest type of crocodile, with some of the reptiles growing to be longer than 20 feet. (WCCO, MN)

    Kings captain slams Smyth  Nov 4, 2003
    Sydney's defence was at its ruthless and miserly best again last Friday night, holding the Townsville Crocodiles to just 13 points in the first quarter and 33 ... (Daily Telegraph, Australia)

    Billings Park hunt back on; Schafter joins council  Nov 6, 2003
    ...ordinance language, people cannot own animals like monkeys, fighting birds, poisonous and constrictor snakes 6 feet or longer, poisonous insects, crocodiles ... (Superior Daily Telegram, WI)

    Former Cats star for Kings  Oct 26, 2003
    Perth's 38-point win against Hunter Pirates in Newcastle last Friday leapfrogged the Wildcats over New Zealand Breakers and Townsville Crocodiles. ... (The West Australian, Australia)

    Tall tales from Crocodile Mick  Nov 6, 2003
    I actually got my experience from the first 16 years from poaching crocodiles in the northern part of Australia and had all sorts of law enforcement after me ... (ABC Regional Online, Australia)

    Ethnic art to order  Nov 6, 2003
    ...explorers, some of whom died because they would not stoop to learn from the locals and hunt what was later called "bush tucker," like kangaroos, crocodiles ... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)

    Epic famine on the cards for dried-out KZN?  Nov 3, 2003
    At the nearby Mkhuze Game Reserve, the situation is no better as some of the pans have run dry, resulting in animals such as hippos, and crocodiles migrating ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    60 protected animals found at private zoo  Nov 6, 2003
    The authorities also found a crocodile farm covering an area of about five rai within the same compound. There were over 1,000 crocodiles in the farm. ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)

    Dive into paradise: busy, beautiful Cozumel  Oct 29, 2003
    Rainfall penetrates directly to the water table through the sandy soil or collects in brackish lagoons popular with crocodiles and other wildlife. ... (Boston Globe, MA)

    Crafty crocodile troubles Hong Kong  Nov 5, 2003
    ...sighting of such a potentially deadly reptile for the first time in Hong Kong, which has banned the import of live crocodiles, has caused a stir. (Al-Jazeera, Qatar)

    Surfin ’ Siargao  Nov 1, 2003
    Del Carmen is considered the crocodile sanctuary of the Philippines, home of the biggest crocodiles in the country. These crocodiles ... (Manila Bulletin, Philippines)

    Crocs get win number one  Oct 15, 200