I've heard of homing pigeons, but homing crocodiles?!
Three homesick crocodiles in Australia have shocked experts by returning hundreds of kilometres back to their homes after being relocated.
The discovery was made after tracking devices were attached to the reptiles.
Saltwater crocodiles caught near popular Australian beaches and rivers are often shipped to more remote areas.
But the policy of relocating rogue crocodiles will now be questioned - since it seems the animals have a well-developed homing instinct. (BBC)
The concept of home sweet home exists even for crocodiles, it seems!The discovery was made after tracking devices were attached to the reptiles.
Saltwater crocodiles caught near popular Australian beaches and rivers are often shipped to more remote areas.
But the policy of relocating rogue crocodiles will now be questioned - since it seems the animals have a well-developed homing instinct. (BBC)
