New research suggests crocodiles descended from warm-blooded, active archosaurs rather than cold-blooded ancestors. Fossil evidence from 81 species indicates both crocodile and dinosaur-bird lineages had high metabolic rates before crocodiles evolved cold-blooded metabolisms around 66 million years ago
Residents of Nettampadu in Dharoor mandal are anxious after three crocodiles were seen near residential areas. Villagers, particularly women, are avoiding early and late outings. Locals urge forest officials to implement permanent measures for community safety.
Two women in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, bravely fought crocodiles in separate incidents — one saving her young son, the other rescuing her husband. Forest officials said monsoon floods have pushed crocodiles into canals, warning locals to stay away from water bodies
The incident happened around 1 a.m. on National Highway 44 near Mondigutta village in Nirmal district when a truck carrying wild animals from Patna's Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park to Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park overturned.
Since Manjeera Dam, constructed across river Manjeera near Sangareddy, was declared as a breeding centre for mugger crocodiles in 1978, the population has swelled to over 170 according to a survey carried out by the Forest department in 2017.
Residents say an increasing number of crocodiles are hitting the shore for basking under the sun at many locations. At times, they are venturing into agricultural fields, ponds and other water bodies as well, which has become a regular phenomenon during monsoon. During summer, crocodiles stay deep in the river.
