But even by crocodile standards, Henry's age is truly remarkable. In the wild, Nile crocodiles have an average lifespan of roughly 45 years, and up to 80 years in captivity.

This time, the plan worked, the department said. Officials captured the 13-foot-long crocodile May 13. A wildlife official stands on the baited trap with the 13-foot-long crocodile caught inside.

Kendrapara: A 6.3-feet-long female saltwater crocodile was on Saturday netted by forest personnel from a pond in a village ...

Crocodile mothers will take care of their hatchlings until they are old enough to be out on their own. Hatchlings take a long time to mature, often taking 4 to 15 years.

Wildlife officials captured a 13-foot-long crocodile in Australia after it “lunged” at a resident and behaved “aggressively. Photo from the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and ...

A 3-foot long crocodile was found in a box in Melville Tuesday. Gerald Mosca, supervisor of the Huntington Town Animal Control Center, says he received an anonymous call at around 11 a.m. that a ...

The trap, however, initially captured a different 10-foot-long crocodile. Officials removed the smaller crocodile and tried again. This time, the plan worked, the department said.

Wildlife officials captured a 13-foot-long crocodile in Australia after it “lunged” at a resident and behaved “aggressively. Photo from the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and ...