Can I have a croc?: CLP ‘to review’ Labor’s changes after croc permit promise
A petition to revoke a ban on pet crocodiles has been launched, with the CLP saying they will ‘review’ Labor’s previous changes.
Pets And Wildlife
‘Bone hanging out’: Three-legged croc spotted after ambush attack
A croc whose leg was violently ripped off in an ambush attack before the eyes of tourists has survived, but its recovery is a gruesome sight to behold. WARNING: Graphic.
‘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.
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Five ways crocodile industry will become more ‘socially acceptable’
A five-step plan to keep the croc industry ‘socially acceptable’ has launched. Here’s why it is needed.
Fishos call for barra weight quota to protect industry
Following changes to accessible fishing areas for commercial barramundi fishermen, there are fresh calls for a weight quota to be introduced to protect the industry.
Meet the teenagers reeling in sharks in NT waters
Kye Rykers’ 13-year-old son Blake and his mates Ryder and Deagan spend their weekends reeling in sharks all around Darwin.
‘I love it all’: Photographer captures beauty of NT for new book
Darwin based photographer and author Louise Denton’s upcoming book is the ultimate guide to the NT’s parks, reserves, outback and wetlands.
What are you doing here?: Second social freshie spotted in town
Just days after a freshwater croc was spotted near Nightcliff Jetty, a second freshie has been sighted in town. This time, in an area one local did not expect to find it. WATCH.
Barra-money in the bank: First $10K catch of year nabbed
A Borroloola man who cast a line out on “just another fishing day” has become the first person in 2024 to snag themselves a $10,000 barra, as part of the Million Dollar Fish competition.
Highway closures, croc traps: Wild weather brings reptiles out
Sections of the Victoria Highway and Buntine Highway remain closed due to flooding, and croc traps have been installed after sightings near a NT creek.
Just chilling: Croc sighting stuns waterfront onlookers
A Nightcliff local has captured footage of a crocodile near a popular local jetty – with the sight drawing the attention of dozens of onlookers. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Where are they now: The tale of Big Kev and his mates
A large dinosaur looms over a piece of land off the Stuart Highway, but it didn’t always stand alone. Read about the lost statues of Darwin.
Research underway to save rays and sharks
Charles Darwin University is joining forces with industry experts to develop a strategy to mitigate threatened ray and shark species snared in commercial fishing nets.
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