Do all crocodiles attack humans?

In Africa alone there are several hundred crocodile attacks on humans per year. Many take place in small communities and are not widely reported. Between a third to half are fatal, depending on the species. They are far more common than shark attacks and yet do not receive as much media coverage. read more

In the video above, the answer involves a couple crucial differences between the two crocodilians. Rachel Stewart is an editor who lives in Philadelphia. read more

An accurate count of annual crocodile attacks on humans is difficult to obtain. Many of the areas in which humans and large crocodiles come into contact are remote, impoverished, or in areas of political unrest. Crocodile attacks are not always reported to local authorities, and some reports are difficult to verify. read more