The American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is considered a distinct species from the saltwater crocodile, but it too prefers to live in sea water and brackish estuaries. Its habitat spans from ...

Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Sergeant James Hager helped Key Largo residents "remove this unwelcome guest from their backyard / pool." ...

Wildlife officer Joshua Morris said the big wet weather event in northern Queensland likely pushed the crocodile south. “The prevailing weather conditions might mean that ocean currents have ...

An American crocodile lounges in a pool in Key Largo Friday morning, Jan. 31, 2025. Monroe County Sheriff's Office A Florida Keys homeowner woke up Friday morning to find a crocodile lounging in ...

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In recent decades, human populations have boomed in South Florida, and so have those of the threatened American crocodile. As a result, the animals are now seeking new territory, venturing into ...

Cellphone video released by the MCSO shows Hager assisting a resident in guiding an American crocodile away from a pool area. The resident was seen using a broomstick to lead the croc off the ...