A "dominant" crocodile-like predator with a big lump on its head preyed on man's ancestors three million years, ago, according to new research. Early humans - embodied by the iconic hominin Lucy - ...

Over three million years ago, the wetlands of ancient Ethiopia were dominated by an ambush predator that dwarfed early human ...

Recent crocodile sightings in floodwaters in the Northern Territory have prompted widespread concern, particularly in the ...

Humans have contended with crocodiles for a really long time. The recent discovery of an ancient crocodilian species sporting a strange snout indicates the reptiles may have even preyed on our ...

Kendrapara: A 48-year-old fisherman was killed in an attack by a saltwater crocodile in a village on the fringes of Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district, a forest officer said ...

OUR early human ancestors faced a life-threatening monster lurking in rivers and lakes. Scientists have uncovered evidence of a giant mega-croc beast that measured up to a whooping 15 feet in ...

More than 3 million years ago, when our ancient ancestors embodied by the iconic Lucy were roaming the African landscape, they would have feared a big, bad crocodile with a prominent lump on its head, ...

Stories of dramatic rescues from vehicles and homes - aided by boats and helicopters - have come to light during the widespread flooding.

Crocodiles have been spotted lurking in floodwaters across the Top End, with NT Police incident controller Shaun Gill warning the reptiles are "absolutely everywhere" right now.

Fossils reveal a small ancient reptile related to crocodiles, Sonselasuchus cedrus, that may have switched from four legs to two as it grew.