Crocodiles can climb trees, study finds

PBS ^ | February 15, 2014 at 10:29 AM EDT | BY JOSHUA BARAJAS

[Lazamataz]

Despite the fact they lack the physical adaptations of a climber, crocodiles can climb trees and do it regularly, a new study in Herpetology Notes finds.

After studying five crocodilian species on Africa, Australia and North America, the team found that the reptiles can climb as high as six feet off the ground. Juveniles have been spotted as high as 30 feet. Combined with anecdotal evidence in these areas, the researchers found that the smaller crocodiles were able to vertically scale trees, while their larger counterparts relied on angled branches.

[Lazamataz]

I'm not seeing a bumpfire stock and a 100-round Beta-C mag.

I mean suppose there are a LOT of water moccasins? Suppose they are in lightly-armored vehicles?

[Lazamataz]

THAT.

IS.

BEAUTIFUL.

[The Cajun]

My choice fishing, Ruger Redhawk, .44 mag, first one up when cocked, CCI shot shell.

[Lazamataz]

Florida doesn’t even have the good sense to retract back into the continent when danger approaches.

[Lazamataz]

Seen many a snake sunning themselves in trees while fishing bayous and canals, but ain’t never seen a gator in a tree...........Yet.

Of course you haven't. They are trading with the Predators for the camouflage invisibility suit.

[Lazamataz]

Maybe Kaleephornya ain't so bad after all.

No, it still sucks.

[Lazamataz]

Oh crap! LOL!

[The Cajun]

Never had one drop in a boat with me and the wife yet.
Learned early on as a kid, stay away from low hanging trees, cast low under them, bait gets hung up, goodbye bait, LOL!

[Lazamataz]

Now the snakes they climb, and drop into boats from the trees.

Ninja tree snakes.

Uh huh.

Yeah, Georgia is JUST FINE by me. LOL

[mylife]

Cya then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A56wTPyOjhM

[Lazamataz]

"As if crocodiles and alligators weren't terrifying enough, scientists have discovered that these ancient, sharp-toothed beasts are incredibly cunning. So clever that they use lures to trap and gobble unsuspecting birds."

There's a reason they made it through the dinosaur extinction.

[mylife]

Like a ball of water moccasins? Holy Carp!

[Lazamataz]

Best BC ever. I remember that one from childhood.

[mylife]

I think the taurus Judge would be a good boat gun.

Nothin wrong with the ruger though.

[Lazamataz]

LOL... I see what you did there.

[Slings and Arrows]

[Safetgiver]

Did you know GROUNDHOGS can climb trees? While looking on the’ ground’ (duh) one jumped out of a tree on me, bit my sister and went to his cave to hibernate.

[The Cajun]

Of course you haven't. They are trading with the Predators for the camouflage invisibility suit.

I think I see a flaw in that statement, everyone knows that the Predators are arachnid in origin, don't see them being friendly (trading partners) with the amphibians......It ain't natural :)

[stboz]

It is entertaining to see a Californian's reaction to an honest-to-god, born in the land of cotton, Deep South, fight the dog for his food, hissing cockroach.

It's as close to man-powered flight that I've ever witnessed.

[The Cajun]

Yup, they're both kind of a young 410 shotgun out to around 15 feet.