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Explosion in croc numbers triggers feral feast fallout

A switch in diet from fish to pork for the Northern Territory's massive crocodile population is having a big environmental impact, researchers say.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Northern Territory’s growing saltwater crocodile population gorging on nine times more prey than 50 years ago

Research shows apex predators are increasing in numbers and excreting important nutrients into Top End waterways

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025

Croc culling not the answer for stopping attacks: study

Scientists say education, awareness and removal of problem saltwater crocodiles are a more effective way to reduce the number of attacks than culling programs.

AAP · Aug 26, 2024

‘She’s not in the river’: diving expert in Nicola Bulley case under the spotlight

After three days of searching, Peter Faulding said he could guarantee the missing woman was not in the River Wyre. Then her body was found

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

NT drone lab to boost aerospace industry

A new drone test flight facility in Darwin will enable industry to partner with researchers to help boost Australia's defence and aerospace industries.

AAP · Jun 23, 2022

Swine dining: crocodiles are thriving in the NT and it could be because of feral pigs

Scientists believe the reptiles have shifted from marine prey towards land-based food sources in the Territory, helping to boost numbers

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022