Stalker 4 metre croc removed from waters near popular boat ramp
A routine fishing trip at a popular NT boat ramp nearly took a terrifying turn when an unexpected visitor made itself known.
Pets And Wildlife
Bioblitz at NT’s newest nature park
Territorians are being urged to channel their inner-scientist and make their way down to a Top End beach this weekend. Find out why.
Boys identified after alleged Darwin horror turtle killing
A pair of young boys have been dealt with by police after allegedly breaking into a Darwin reptile park and killing multiple turtles.
Wangi Falls gets new croc fence
Free read: A significant safety upgrade is coming to one of the NT’s most popular swimming spots, with authorities working to protect visitors and staff.
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‘Can never have nice things’: Disgusting discovery at public BBQ
Council workers have been forced to give a public BBQ a thorough scrub after a grim discovery was made. See the pictures.
Dominated: Tourists watch as croc’s leg torn off in bloodthirsty ambush
An ambush from the murky depths of a Top End river, a sickening pop, and a gory parade left one ‘decent-sized’ croc without a leg – all in front of shocked cruise passengers. WATCH.
SNAP POLL: Psychic croc Speckles predicts who will win election
In a decisive snap poll, the 5m saltie has prophesied which party will emerge victorious from the death roll of NT politics. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Croc world’ enraged as Territory’s biggest, scaliest pets ‘banned’
Policy changes that flew under the radar will stop animal-loving Territorians from welcoming one of the country’s most iconic – and scaly – animals into their homes as pets. Find out what the changes mean.
Dramatic rescue after fisho bitten by sea snake
A fisho who was bitten by a sea snake while on a trawler almost 400km away from Darwin has been whisked to safety with the help of a WA rescue chopper. See the footage.
Paws up for charity: Snapper puts Darwin dogs on coffee tables
A global pet photography initiative will include Darwin dogs in coffee table books to raise money for charity. Here’s how your dog could get involved.
Community mourns girl’s death while NT calls for croc culling
Croc culling has once again become a crucial topic after police said they believed they found the remains of a young girl who was reportedly attacked by one of the dangerous reptiles. Have your say.
Swimming hole closed on World Croc Day after predator spotted
A popular Top End swimming hole has been closed on World Croc Day after a freshie was spotted in the depths.
Someone call HR: Croc breaks into NT gold mine
Mine site guests need to be supervised at all times while on the property – but one scaly visitor was given a wide berth during his stay. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Feeling thorny: reptile wins NT News’ best wildlife picture 2024
Crocs, snakes, and birds were in the mix, but a thorny little resident reptile has come out on top. See more for the top finishers.
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