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Published: 2016-05-31 16:28:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 1122; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 8
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Another photo from the first day I saw Crocky swimming
American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, Florida.
The rest of my Fairchild Pictures
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Great image although I don't like them one bit. They're taking over here. A woman on holidayΒ just taken yesterday.
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While we have a bunch of alligators in the US, we only have crocs in one tiny portion of Florida (western Everglades) with occasional strays like this one in other parts of south Florida. Also, the crocs and gators in the US are the least aggressive of any crocodilian species.Β We have fatal gator attacks, but mostly very old and very young people (and pets).Β There has never been a fatal croc attack in the US (but mostly because they usually don't live near people).
In Australia, all the wildlife seems deadly . . .
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Are those crocs freshwater? We have freshwater crocs, and I don't think they have ever killed anyone either. The lethal crocs here are the saltwater one's. They are everywhere now because, unlike days gone by, they wont' allow culling of any kind. Seems they are more important than people nowadays. While I have a great respect for the environment and the wildlife that lives there, I think that's a bit ridiculous around cities and towns. They cull just about everything else! Most of the people that support the non-culling of crocs seem to be from down South where there aren't any!
We do have quite a few deadly creatures around this large continent, however, most people never see them. I've seen some snakes and a few red back spiders (the spiders all at the same time as they'd set up house under one of the outdoor chairs).Β A quick spray got rid of them 
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They can live in fresh or salt, but prefer salt or brackish water.Β
Sounds like an awesome place! I'd love to visit someday
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It is a beautiful place. I'm originally from the cold North East of England - (which also has some beautiful but different scenery), so I really appreciate the climate and environment here
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Now I did briefly pass through there (but also want to go back
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Is this the one Brian?????????????
Excellent.
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It's my same croc friend
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...but is this the same one you posted a while ago when you had a problem??????
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Nope, photo was taken same day though.
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