_crocodiles
@crocodiles.bsky.social
Aiming to inspire & educate all people to conserve crocs and their kin. Media is original, except where noted. #crocodile #alligator #gharial #caiman
Extreme close up!
Can you identify this species of crocodilian?
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Can you identify this species of crocodilian?
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November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Extreme close up!
Can you identify this species of crocodilian?
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Can you identify this species of crocodilian?
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Sarcosuchus imperator, aka “Supercroc” as seen at the University of Chicago Fossil Lab. both a full reconstruction and one still in a plaster field jacket. #Croctober #fossilfriday 🐊
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Sarcosuchus imperator, aka “Supercroc” as seen at the University of Chicago Fossil Lab. both a full reconstruction and one still in a plaster field jacket. #Croctober #fossilfriday 🐊
Making it snappy. #gharial #croctober 🐊
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Making it snappy. #gharial #croctober 🐊
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For #Croctober Day 20 I want to shout out some fun etymology. To the left you see Paludirex, a large mekosuchine who's name means "swamp king". On the right is Gunggamarandu, which translates to "river boss".
Both have been named by Jorgo Ristevski
Art by Eleanor Pease
Both have been named by Jorgo Ristevski
Art by Eleanor Pease
October 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
For #Croctober Day 20 I want to shout out some fun etymology. To the left you see Paludirex, a large mekosuchine who's name means "swamp king". On the right is Gunggamarandu, which translates to "river boss".
Both have been named by Jorgo Ristevski
Art by Eleanor Pease
Both have been named by Jorgo Ristevski
Art by Eleanor Pease
Pops the alligator at Gatorland. He was a hatchling when the park opened in 1949. He apparently is also a movie star, having appeared in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
That film takes place in India (filmed in Sri Lanka), where crocodiles live. What were you thinking Spielberg?! #croctober 🐊
That film takes place in India (filmed in Sri Lanka), where crocodiles live. What were you thinking Spielberg?! #croctober 🐊
October 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Pops the alligator at Gatorland. He was a hatchling when the park opened in 1949. He apparently is also a movie star, having appeared in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
That film takes place in India (filmed in Sri Lanka), where crocodiles live. What were you thinking Spielberg?! #croctober 🐊
That film takes place in India (filmed in Sri Lanka), where crocodiles live. What were you thinking Spielberg?! #croctober 🐊
October 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Even with a fence between us, it’s still intimidating being this close to such a big Nile croc.
#croctober 🐊
#croctober 🐊
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Even with a fence between us, it’s still intimidating being this close to such a big Nile croc.
#croctober 🐊
#croctober 🐊
At the end you’ll notice this Cuban croc (C. rombifer) blink their third eyelid aka nictitating membrane. This helps protect their eyes underwater, while still allowing them to see.
#Croctober #cubancrocodile 🐊
#Croctober #cubancrocodile 🐊
October 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
At the end you’ll notice this Cuban croc (C. rombifer) blink their third eyelid aka nictitating membrane. This helps protect their eyes underwater, while still allowing them to see.
#Croctober #cubancrocodile 🐊
#Croctober #cubancrocodile 🐊
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It’s Blondie, a beautiful Nile crocodile!
I’ve seen yellow reptiles like this often referred to as xanthic. Mutation? Polygenic morph? Anyone know more?
#croctober 🐊
I’ve seen yellow reptiles like this often referred to as xanthic. Mutation? Polygenic morph? Anyone know more?
#croctober 🐊
October 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
It’s Blondie, a beautiful Nile crocodile!
I’ve seen yellow reptiles like this often referred to as xanthic. Mutation? Polygenic morph? Anyone know more?
#croctober 🐊
I’ve seen yellow reptiles like this often referred to as xanthic. Mutation? Polygenic morph? Anyone know more?
#croctober 🐊
October 12, 2025 at 2:57 AM
October 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"Can an alligator survive a Canadian winter?", is not a question or a situation we should have to address.
www.insidehalton.com/news/alligat...
www.insidehalton.com/news/alligat...
Sunbathing alligator near Canada-U.S. border finds new home after rescue in Detroit River
An alligator was captured near the Canada-U. S. border in Michigan, across from Windsor, Ontario. Experts believe the foot-long reptile was someone’s illegally released pet. Read the full story and wa...
www.insidehalton.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"Can an alligator survive a Canadian winter?", is not a question or a situation we should have to address.
www.insidehalton.com/news/alligat...
www.insidehalton.com/news/alligat...
October 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Friendly #CROCtober reminder that crocodiles have influenced human culture for thousands of years.
Here’s a puppet I saw on a recent visit to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. 🐊
Here’s a puppet I saw on a recent visit to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. 🐊
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Friendly #CROCtober reminder that crocodiles have influenced human culture for thousands of years.
Here’s a puppet I saw on a recent visit to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. 🐊
Here’s a puppet I saw on a recent visit to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. 🐊
Live view of me* emerging from a blissful slumber to actually post because it’s #Croctober.
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*not actually a picture of me
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*not actually a picture of me
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Live view of me* emerging from a blissful slumber to actually post because it’s #Croctober.
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*not actually a picture of me
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*not actually a picture of me
Caiman skull
Tsoabichi greenriverensis
52 million years old (Early Eocene)
Wyoming (Green River Formation)
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Tsoabichi greenriverensis
52 million years old (Early Eocene)
Wyoming (Green River Formation)
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August 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Caiman skull
Tsoabichi greenriverensis
52 million years old (Early Eocene)
Wyoming (Green River Formation)
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Tsoabichi greenriverensis
52 million years old (Early Eocene)
Wyoming (Green River Formation)
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🎶I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key…
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How Crocodilians Just Keep on Surviving
YouTube video by SciShow
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August 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🎶I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key…
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youtu.be/N9upLFT87CE?...
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Coprolite, likely from a crocodilian.
coprolite measuring ~6.5" long on slab measuring 12" x 11"
Era: Cenozoic:
Location: Green River; ‘Fossil Lake'- Wyoming, USA
Coprolite, likely from a crocodilian.
coprolite measuring ~6.5" long on slab measuring 12" x 11"
Era: Cenozoic:
Location: Green River; ‘Fossil Lake'- Wyoming, USA
July 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Coprolite, likely from a crocodilian.
coprolite measuring ~6.5" long on slab measuring 12" x 11"
Era: Cenozoic:
Location: Green River; ‘Fossil Lake'- Wyoming, USA
Coprolite, likely from a crocodilian.
coprolite measuring ~6.5" long on slab measuring 12" x 11"
Era: Cenozoic:
Location: Green River; ‘Fossil Lake'- Wyoming, USA
Lots of growing to do.
July 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Lots of growing to do.
Juvennile Crocodylus rhombifer skeletal mount.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Juvennile Crocodylus rhombifer skeletal mount.
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