Crocodylinae Collection

Crocodileat the Maya Archaeologial Site Tikal, Tikal National Park, Peten, Mundo Maya, Guatemala, Central America

Page 204. The Crocodile, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670084 Page 204. The Crocodile, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Saltwater crocodile opens its jaws as emerges from the Hunter River, The Kimberley, Australia
A saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) opens its jaws as it erupts out of the Hunter River, part of the Kimberley Region; Western Australia, Australia

Scales of a Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Queensland, Australia

Saltwater or Estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Australia

Crocodylus palnotis, Muggers
Watercolour by Olivia Tonge; c. 1912 Date: circa 1912

Saltwater or Estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Australia

Saltwater crocodile skull C016 / 5674
Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) skull

Crocodylus porosus, saltwater crocodile
Photograph of a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) skull

Mounted specimen of Crocodylus sp. crocodile
Photograph of a mounted crocodile specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Crocodilus niloticus, Nile crocodile eggs
The Natural History Museums collections include examples of earlier life history stages as well as adults, and these are also preserved in spirit

Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile
The skull belonging to an African slender-snouted crocodile (Crocodylus cataphractus). Growing up to a length of 4 metres, this species of crocodile is native to North Western Africa

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"Crocodylinae: Majestic Creatures of the Ancient World" In the heart of the Maya Archaeological Site Tikal, nestled within Tikal National Park in Peten, Mundo Maya, a magnificent crocodile silently glides through the ancient waters. This powerful reptile, known as Crocodylus palnotis or Muggers, is a living relic from prehistoric times. Across the globe, in The Kimberley region of Australia's Hunter River, a saltwater crocodile emerges with jaws wide open. Its sheer size and strength are awe-inspiring as it dominates its watery domain. Meanwhile, another saltwater crocodile leaps gracefully from a mangrove wetland in Queensland - an incredible display of agility for such a fearsome predator. The scales of these formidable creatures glisten under the Australian sun; their textured armor protecting them from any threat that may come their way. Whether they reside in estuaries or rivers like Zambezi River in Zimbabwe or Mara River in Tanzania's Africa, Nile crocodiles showcase their dominance over these vast waterways. As we explore further into this captivating world species, we stumble upon an intriguing artifact - a saltwater crocodile skull labeled C016 / 5674. It serves as a reminder that even after centuries have passed since The Crocodile painting was created between 1810-17 using watercolor and manuscript text on page 204; these ancient creatures continue to captivate our imagination. With every encounter with Crocodylinae comes both fascination and respect for these majestic beings who have roamed our planet since time immemorial. From archaeological sites to national parks and beyond, they remind us of nature's enduring power and beauty – forever etching themselves into our collective consciousness.