Crocodiles, and Crocodile Shooting single work   essay  
Issue Details: First known date: 1907... 1907 Crocodiles, and Crocodile Shooting
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This article discusses the evolution of crocodiles and attitudes to them in ancient Egypt and Greece. It lists the different species of crocodilae, and details differences between crocodiles and alligators. The physical characteristics of two species of Queensland crocodiles are closely described, together with their geographical range and breeding habits. Meston also describes the taste of crocodile meat, and recommends crocodile oil for fire arms and steel goods. He describes crocodiles' swimming, and their 'astonishing agility' on land. Finally, he gives examples of a crocodile's 'truly diabolic' cunning when hunting humans, and explains best shooting methods.

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    y separately published work icon The Australasian vol. 83 no. 2172 16 November 1907 Z1113077 1907 newspaper issue 1907 pg. 1274-75
    Note: The essay appears in column, 'The Sketcher.'
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