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Degrees honor TSU ‘riders’  -  27 Sep 2008
Knoxville News Sentinel,A 4-FOOT LONG South American crocodile that was captured Tuesday in the Little Pigeon River has a new home at a Sevierville zoo.

Wayward croc captured in Sevier County  -  Sep 23, 2008
Knoxville News Sentinel,By JJ Stambaugh (Contact) Authorities in Sevier County have captured a 4 1/2-foot South American crocodile that was first spotted in the Little Pigeon River

Croc “Georgeâ€? Retires at 25  -  Sep 17, 2008
San Pedro Sun,...the help of the ACES team to relocate the croc from the WASA Lagoon south of San Pedro to the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary in Punta Gorda.

Estuary Monitoring Benefits Florida Keys Waterways  -  Sep 24, 2008
Environment News Service...nursery, and feeding grounds for a host of marine animals - the American crocodile, the West Indian manatee, the loggerhead turtle, bottlenose dolphins,

Cacao and Coffee Farmers Co-op formed in Punta Gorda  -  Sep 25, 2008
San Pedro Sun,Vince and Cherie Rose, long time residents of Belize and founders of the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary in PG, will be opening a branch of the San

Wildlife officials will attempt capture of reptile today  -  Sep 18, 2008
The Winchester Star,...“The only reason they are federally listed is because of their similarity of appearance to the American crocodile, and the American crocodile is extremely

The Winchester Star  -  Sep 19, 2008
The Winchester Star,...a relatively common species, is on the federal Endangered Species list because of its similarity in appearance to the rare American crocodile,

There’s no vacation from the old bait-and-switch  -  Sep 12, 2008
LimaOhio.com,On the inside flap, I saw another picture of an enormous croc with the caption, "World's largest American crocodile, Big Joe, over 1000 pounds,

Fishing for Alligators  -  Sep 10, 2008
Florida Sportsman Magazine,It was reclassified as Threatened in 1977, due largely to the fact that it closely resembles the American crocodile, and that a small market for meat and

Everglades Wonder Gardens showcases wild things you don’t ever ...  -  Aug 11, 2008
Naples Daily News,At the time, Joe wasn’t really all that big, just an average-sized American crocodile at maybe five years old. He was caught in a net by fishermen of the

Crocodile relocated to new home  -  Jul 24, 2008
San Pedro Sun,Crocodylus acutus (the American crocodile) is one of two species of Crocodilians found in Belize. Feared and yet admired, these magnificent creatures are

Cuban Coins Host Unusual Native Species  -  Aug 6, 2008
NumisMaster.com,The American crocodile and the introduced spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) also occur in Cuba. The former may hybridize with the Cuban, and the latter

Croc Talk in San Pedro  -  Jul 16, 2008
San Pedro Sun,As old as time and still greatly misunderstood, the American Crocodile is a modern day dinosaur that fascinates people of all ages.

Back in time  -  Jul 18, 2008
KC Community News,To learn more about it, they sent me to Costa Rica, and I was able to see an 11-foot American crocodile and take measurements.

14-Foot Crocodile Captured In South Miami  -  Apr 23, 2008
Local10.com,A 14-foot, nearly 500-pound American crocodile living in a South Miami neighborhood was removed from a canal Tuesday. Neighbors said the reptile had been

University targets wandering crocodile for expulsion  -  Mar 29, 2008
Houston Chronicle,...others are romping around the athletic field, and a few are seeing how close they can get to a 6-foot American crocodile sunbathing with its mouth open.

Campus crocodiles' aggressive behavior concerns UM Police  -  Apr 17, 2008
Hurricane Online (subscription),...students arrive on campus each fall and get their first glimpses of one of the most quintessential images of Floridian wildlife: the American Crocodile.

“Crocodile huntersâ€? snag one in Dominican capital’s river, demand ...  -  Apr 15, 2008
Dominican Today,The animal captured yesterday is an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and will join the seven adults and six young ones in the Zoo.

Crikey! Croc on Miami campus  -  Apr 3, 2008
The Western Gazette,...evidently applying for the annual Darwin Award, as they see who can get the closest to the campus’s newest tenant — a six-foot long American crocodile.

Endangered Crocs Make A Comeback  -  Apr 2, 2008
Today's THV,The American crocodile, with an undeserved reputation as a man eater, is the alligator's shy, reclusive cousin. It's a species that, 30 years ago,

Tech trailing in pork barrel funds but still a player  -  Mar 28, 2008
LubbockOnline.com,...but researchers need all the funding they can get, said Lou Densmore, who hopes to launch the first captive breeding farms for the American crocodile.

Anglers can find solitude, and fish, in no-motor zones  -  Apr 10, 2008
MiamiHerald.com,Old age and hurricanes have degraded the dams and the habitat they once safeguarded, which is home to the American crocodile and several species of wading

Crocodile is uninvited guest at sailing club  -  Feb 1, 2008
MiamiHerald.com,Members of the Coconut Grove Sailing Club have hired a trapper to relocate a five-foot American crocodile that has been spotted near the club.

Later, Gator!  -  Jan 25, 2008
Providence Journal,By Brenna Maloney The snouts of alligators, such as this American alligator, are wide and U-shaped, unlike the crocodile’s narrow, V-shaped snout.

Remarks by the First Lady at a Junior Ranger Event  -  Feb 6, 2008
Business Wire (press release),The wetlands, forests and estuaries around us are home to many rare and threatened species, including the Florida panther and the American crocodile.

SIEDAH GARRETT - CREATIVE ANOMALY: Singe...  -  Feb 5, 2008
Eurweb.com,Some of her designs include patterns/fabrics of Stingray, American Crocodile, and Ostrich. "(As far as ) Stingray ... I've been into this skin for so long.

Study: More cars hitting wildlife on highways in Colorado, nationwide  -  Jan 31, 2008
Denver Post,...red wolf, American crocodile, Desert tortoise, Gopher tortoise, Alabama red-bellied turtle, Bog turtle, Copperbelly water snake, Eastern indigo snake,

Dominican croc story pans out, boy wouldn’t go swimming ‘even if paid’  -  Nov 29, 2007
Dominican Today,There are conflicting reports as to the crocs’ origin, though it’s been confirmed that they belong to the native species American Crocodile (Crocodylus

Dangerous animal laws to change  -  Nov 7, 2007
BBC News,In Northern Ireland they have come across people keeping rattlesnakes, big cats and even intercepted a shipment of caimans (a South American crocodile).

Answering Questions On Castor, Dark Chocolate, Bottled Water And ...  -  Nov 5, 2007
Evening Bulletin,A publication of the National Wildlife Refuge System gives this example involving the American crocodile: When there were 300 in Florida, it was classified

Burpee using fish to catch people  -  Oct 11, 2007
Rockford Register Star,Burpee will also bring out of storage some of the exhibits that once dominated the museum, a 14-foot American crocodile, polar bear, lion and, even,

Guest commentary: SW Florida must get serious about restoring ...  -  Oct 18, 2007
Naples Daily News,...unique character: Florida panther, American crocodile, Big Cypress fox squirrel, Eastern indigo snake, Florida black bear and red cockaded woodpecker.

Little mussel has a big impact on town  -  19 Aug 2007
Charlotte Observer,BACKGROUND: Though not as beautiful as a swallowtail butterfly nor as imposing as an American crocodile, the Carolina heelsplitter holds its own on the

How Nuclear Power Helped Save the American Crocodile  -  Jul 25, 2007
Plenty Magazine,When the American crocodile first received a proposal endangered species protection in 1975, there were just an estimated 10-20 breeding females left in

Florida's Alligator Hunting Season will Begin August 15, 2007  -  Aug 13, 2007
Wakulla.com,US Fish and Wildlife Service as a species with similarity of appearance (its appearance is similar to the American Crocodile, an endangered species).

Nuclear crocs  -  Jul 25, 2007
Sky News Australia,The American Crocodile was on the verge of extinction 30 years ago, but has begun breeding in the cooling system of the plant. When Florida Power and Light

Endangered Crocs Make A Comeback  -  Jul 24, 2007
CBS News,The American crocodile, with an undeserved reputation as a man eater, is the alligator's shy, reclusive cousin. It's a species that, 30 years ago,

Endangered Species Act the saving grace for many animals  -  Aug 7, 2007
Sun-Sentinel.com,As the nation celebrates the bald eagle's success, it is worth reviewing other state species saved by the Endangered Species Act. The American crocodile

American Express Travel's Top Destination: Florida  -  Aug 2, 2007
أرابياThe area is home to rare and endangered species, such as the American crocodile, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee. Over 1000 species of plants live

24 Hours In Panama : A Travel Guide To Panama City  -  Aug 2, 2007
أرابيا...including the spectacled bear, the Central American tapir, the American crocodile, the scarlet macaw, as well as several eagle species.

Endangered Species Act working, but broken, experts say  -  Aug 11, 2007
Ocala Star-Banner,Most of the species that have recovered or stabilized, like the American crocodile, were among the first to be listed, said Valerie Fellows of the Fish and

Keep protecting endangered species; look to bald eagle  -  Aug 7, 2007
Palm Beach Post,Florida panther - which surely needs its designation under the Endangered Species Act if any species does - American crocodile and American alligator,

Subtropical Sanctuary Of The Sunshine State: Florida Travel ...  -  Aug 3, 2007
أرابياEverglades National Park is a stunning 1.5 million acre expanse of green wetlands, hundreds of endangered or rare species like the American crocodile and



POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE BULLET PROOF VESTS  Nov 9, 2006
...vests. This comes as a result of a donation by Vincent & Cherie Rose, of ACES, American Crocodile Endangered Sanctuary, of Toledo. ... - LoveFM,

Living Planet Report: Humanity Overdrawn on Nature's Credit  Oct 24, 2006
...as the great crested grebe and pink backed pelican, remain relatively stable, while other freshwater species, such as the American crocodile, African bullfrog ... - Environment News Service

Changes May Curb the Gator Population  Nov 1, 2006
1987. They have remained under state protection at least in part because of their similarities to the endangered American crocodile. - The Ledger,

Alligators could be removed from imperiled species list  Oct 31, 2006
They have remained under state protection at least in part because of their similarities to the American crocodile, which is a federally endangered species. ... - Sarasota Herald-Tribune,
Witnesses step forward in crocodile case; reward offered Mar 17, 2006
The American crocodile lives along the coasts in parts of Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and at the northern end of its range in South Florida ...
Charlotte Sun-Herald,

FWC: Reward Offered In Crocodile Killings Mar 21, 2006
SUGARLOAF KEY, Fla. -- Florida wildlife officials are putting up a reward for information on two American crocodile killings in Sugarloaf Key. ...
Local6.com,

Reward Offered For Keys Croc Killers Mar 21, 2006
Florida wildlife officials are putting up a reward for information on two American crocodile killings in Sugarloaf Key. The American ...
CBS 4,

Winner catches good vibrations Mar 26, 2006
In Costa Rica, the American crocodile was on the brink of extinction. Mr. Brady and his crew brainstormed on how to bring the reptile back. ...
Frederick News Post (subscription),

Authorities look for suspects who killed two endangered crocs Mar 16, 2006
3922) or online at their web site. The American crocodile is an endangered species success story. Since it was listed in 1975, its ...
Tampa Bay's 10,

12 pit bulls, drugs seized Mar 11, 2006
...a center for training fighting dogs was operating at a Will County home where 12 pit bulls and a five-pound caiman -- a South American crocodile-like reptile ...
Chicago Sun-Times,
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