Item 1 of 25 An Orinoco crocodile is seen at the Masaguaral Ranch, a captive breeding center near Tamarindito, Guarico State, Venezuela, April 22, 2025.

An Orinoco crocodile is seen at the Masaguaral Ranch, a captive breeding center near Tamarindito, Guarico State, Venezuela, April 22, 2025. Adult Orinocos can reach over 5 meters ...

Mr. Alvarado’s story – and that of the Orinoco crocodile he is caring for – is a tale of hope and persistence in the face of overwhelming odds. Fewer than 100 Orinoco crocodiles ...

But, it's a happy occasion.According to the aquarium, three young Orinoco crocodiles are preparing to return to South America to help repopulate their spices in the wild.

Even though capybaras can be a source of food for Orinoco crocodiles, they aren’t a main item on the crocodile’s menu. Water Pigs. Although capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, ...

Alvaro Velasco, 66, who has a tattoo of an Orinoco crocodile on his right shoulder, covered the eyes of a juvenile with tape to avoid it becoming stressed during the journey.

Fewer than 100 Orinoco crocodiles – one of the largest living reptiles in the world – remain in the wild, according to Venezuelan conservation foundation FUDECI.

Fewer than 100 Orinoco crocodiles – they’re among the largest living reptiles in the world – remain in the wild, according to Venezuelan conservation foundation Fudeci.

CAPANAPARO, Venezuela (Reuters) -Venezuelan biologist Carlos Alvarado, 34, has one hand on the young crocodile's neck and another on its tail. Alvarado's story - and that of the Orinoco crocodile ...

An Orinoco crocodile is seen at the Masaguaral Ranch, a captive breeding center near Tamarindito, Guarico State, Venezuela, April 22, 2025. Adult Orinocos can reach over 5 meters (16 ft) in length ...

CAPANAPARO, Venezuela (Reuters) -Venezuelan biologist Carlos Alvarado, 34, has one hand on the young crocodile's neck and another on its tail. With the help of some tape and calipers, he is ...