Australia is famously known as the land where everything wants to kill you. From gigantic spiders to a plant that will drive you insane, we want to unpack the weird and crazy flora and fauna of this great southern land. Join us for a creature feature episode where we talk all about one of the largest apex predators in Australian waters - the crocodile.

Video links:
ABC news interview 1985 - Philosopher Val Plumwood recounts near death encounter with crocodile

"Let there be a thousand blossoms bloom!" Bob Katter on same-sex marriage (youtube.com)

Content resources:
- Kayakanglermag.com - Scariest Wildlife Encounters, A famous tale of an
infamous crocodile attack. Doug Olander. (C)2024 Rapid media
- Crocodile biology and ecology. Fresh water crocodile. DESI.
environment.des.qld.gov.au
- Crocodile biology and ecology. Saltwater crocodile. DESI. environment.des.qld.gov.au
- kayakangler (c) 2024 - Scariest Wildlife encounters: crocodiles. A famous tale of
an infamous crocodile attack. Doug Olander.
- Aislingmagazine - Issue 30, 2002.Written by Val Plumwood.
- Teens describe killer crocodile ordeal. The Guardian. David Fickling. Wed 24 Dec 2003.
- The night of the hunter. The Guardian. Barbara McMahon. Sun 20 Jan 2008.
- Caldecott DGE,Croser D, Manolis C, Webb G, Britton A. Crocodile attack in
Australia: an analysis of its incidence and review of the pathology and management of crocodilian attacks in general. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. 2005; 16(3): 143-159
- Crocodile launches itself onto Australian fisherman’s boat with jaws wide
open. SBS. Kerry Breen. January 2 2024
- Crocodile attack in Australia: an analysis of its incidence and
review of the pathology and management of crocodilian attacks in general
- Northern Territory Government - Be crocwise fact sheet
- Savannah Meacham, Laine Clark (2024). Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attach on island in Torres Strait. Brisbane Times.
- Miriah Davis. (2024). Torres Strait crocodile attack victim remembered as humble kid hearted teen. 9 News.
-Adam Steer and Jano Gibson. (2022). Tourists risking lives to see crocodiles at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu National Park
- Understanding complex interactions the key to the freshwater croc's future - CSIRO
-Feral Pigs May Have Helped Boost Crocodile Numbers in the Northern Territory, Australia | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com)
- becrocwise.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/719472/be-crocwise-teaching-and-learning-resource-kit.pdf

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This episode of Austranged is hosted, produced and edited by Cal, Dave, Rachel and Stevo. Opening song, 'Shivers in the Shadows' is composed by Victor Lundberg.

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