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by Linda Brookover "In Malaysia it is said that a crocodile has two pairs of eyes, one pair
for daylight and one pair for night and under water. It also has a special
stomach in which it hides its human victim's clothes. A child which has
fallen into a river may turn slowly into a crocodile, beginning by growing a
tail. The head remains human longest." - Jan Knappert
Their reputation for grabbing and devouring swimmers has earned crocdilians a place in the myths of many people. The Crocodile Files explores the facts and the myths about the world's most fascinating reptiles, like "Old Yellow" (top) a resident of Queensland Fauna and Reptile Park.
Myths and Tales: The Crocodile Files / 1. Dino Days-Crocs Rule / 2. Crocodile Smiles / 3. Smart Reptiles / 4. The Gharial and the Monkey / 5. A Crocodile Hunter 6. Cinderella Crocodile 7. Croc Speak |
Pacific Mythology Excerpts © 1992 Jan Knappert - All Rights Reserved
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