Crocodiles are hardy creatures, yet even these tenacious reptiles surprised researchers after a group was found in a dark ...

African dwarf crocodiles, genus Osteolaemus, live in the tropical forests of Central and West Africa. Adults typically grow to no more than 5 feet in length and are the smallest living members of ...

The San Diego Zoo welcomed eight West African dwarf crocodiles into the world Monday, marking the first such hatching of that species in the zoo’s 101-year history. The baby reptiles broke free ...

In a first of its kind, West African dwarf crocodiles began hatching Monday at the San Diego Zoo’s Reptile House.Out of 20 eggs, three hatched by themselves Monday morning, and zoo staff ...

The big-eyed, tiny-bodied African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) prowls the dense forests and narrow streams of West Africa. But the species is very hard to spot and extremely difficult ...

Later this year, scientists are expected to meet in West Africa to discuss the Dwarf Crocodile complex and provide conservation recommendations to the International Union for Conservation of ...

The Johannesburg Zoo only has one male West African dwarf crocodile. The reptile keeper at the zoo, Mlando Dlomo, said the dwarf crocodile is smaller with a short, blunt muzzle and a black body ...

West African; Four cute dwarf crocodiles wow zookeepers as pocket-sized reptiles are just 8 INCHES long The little creatures are have been thrilling visitors to Whipsnade Zoo with their newborn antics ...

Two baby West African Dwarf crocodiles were recently hatched at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. The municipally-run zoo late last week announced the hatchlings occurred on Dec. 17, 2022.

SAN DIEGO, Cali. (FOX 35 WOFL) - San Diego Zoo welcomed eight West African Dwarf Crocodiles to their zoo. This is the first time crocodiles have ever hatched at this zoo. The West African ...

This brings the total number of crocodile species successfully hatched to 18. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park has announced the hatching of seven African Dwarf Crocodiles ...