MEET THE OLDEST YET NEWEST CROC SPECIES What’s eight million years old, eats oversized flightless birds and is one of the last endemic Australian crocodiles to wander our continent? Baru's skull was found in 2009 at the Alcoota fossil beds in Central Australia and holds many secrets. | ABC Alice Springs

Did you spot the croc? 🐊 Binydjarrŋa (Daliwuy Bay) in East Arnhem Land is home to many saltwater crocodiles (Crocodilus porosus) – known as ‘baru’ in the local language – an ancient animal and icon of the Northern Territory. 🎥 Rikki Walls #australia #ausgeo #seeaustralia #northernterritory #northernterritoryaustralia #cuinthent #croc #crocodile #paradise #beach #ocean #sea #aerialphotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography | Australian Geographic

10K views · 119 reactions | Croc season is upon us! Here are some tips to stay crocwise.  Learning how to live with a carnivore here: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2022/12/learning-to-live-with-a-carnivore/ #croccountry #crocwise #crocsafety #ausgeo #explainer #ausgeoexplainer | Australian Geographic | Facebook