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June 17, 2008

CROCTV:

Crazy O'Dz Underwater Crocodile Encounter

Adventurer Crazy O'Dz encounters an Indopacific Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). Here's his description of tete-a-tete: "I filmed this crocodile in the waters of the island nation of Palau. I have always had a fear of these terrifying creatures, but once we spent a little time together we became tolerant of each other's presence and I was able to get some amazing footage..."

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June 8, 2008

NEWS

Crocodile Specialist Group

Launches new website

Crocodile Specialist Group, the organization committed to crocodilian conservation worldwide under the auspices of the World Conservation Union's Species Survival Commission, has launched a new website.

The Internet portal features many of the features of the previous one, in addition to a member list, species profiles, a donation page and a revised list of links and a series of new articles on crocodilian biology and conservation issues.

The new site may be accessed at the URL, http://iucncsg.org/.

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September 24, 2007

BLOG

Carpe annum

By Israel Dupont

Editor/Publisher

In one year I've only written four blogs. Geez.

A year ago I expected I'd be churning these out at least on a weekly basis, but it was not to be. I mentioned at the outset of publishing that I would let this publication evolve, and that has meant expectations unfulfilled, and, better yet, better-than-imagined expectations fulfilled. The eastern philosophers always prove me wrong - don't set your sights too closely on specifics, don't attach to the outcome.

My busy life has not afforded me the time to contemplate blog subjects

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THE CROC PRESS:

THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES

· Officers kill 14-foot killer crocodile

· Curious croc caught crabbing

· Cause of S. Africa crocodile deaths remains a mystery

· More crocodile reports in Onslow

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Engraving: "The Struggle."

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*This website is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Crocodilian Advisory Group, Crocodile Specialist Group, Gharial Conservation Alliance or Tomistoma Task Force.

Additional image credits: Upper left: I. Dupont; Dwarf Caiman & Lower left: F. Wayne King/CSG; Smooth-Fronted Caiman: Robert Godshalk/CSG;

Upper right: Engraving, "1.Crocodile of the Nile 2.Green Lizard 3.Flying Lizard" 1830; Indian Gharial: John White.

Israel Dupont, Publisher/Editor. All writing and design by Israel Dupont, unless otherwise indicated.