Mama Croc
@croctellez.bsky.social
Scientist and conservationist trying to make the world a better place for this generation and the next
Smile, it’s the weekend.
Crocodiles lose about 50teeth per tooth socket in their life time.
Crocodiles lose about 50teeth per tooth socket in their life time.
February 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Smile, it’s the weekend.
Crocodiles lose about 50teeth per tooth socket in their life time.
Crocodiles lose about 50teeth per tooth socket in their life time.
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International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Wouldn’t it be nice though not to have a day like this, bc it just wasn’t needed bc everyone sat on the table as equals&was respected as such? I look forward to the day where we no longer need to have a special day of recognition
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Wouldn’t it be nice though not to have a day like this, bc it just wasn’t needed bc everyone sat on the table as equals&was respected as such? I look forward to the day where we no longer need to have a special day of recognition
Conservation is not necessarily glamorous. Dissecting a 10ft American croc that had been in the sun for 3 days 🤢
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Conservation is not necessarily glamorous. Dissecting a 10ft American croc that had been in the sun for 3 days 🤢
Conservation is hard. People expect you to save wildlife, to help keep local aquatic ecosystems clean, to ensure coexistence- but when you ask for support… crickets. It’s a tug of war on the heart…
February 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Conservation is hard. People expect you to save wildlife, to help keep local aquatic ecosystems clean, to ensure coexistence- but when you ask for support… crickets. It’s a tug of war on the heart…
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Did you know manatee calf’s stay with their mum for up to two years!
February 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Did you know manatee calf’s stay with their mum for up to two years!
Starting a non profit in the global south is not for the weak hearted.
February 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Starting a non profit in the global south is not for the weak hearted.
Somedays I just need to call upon the inner Savannah sass and attitude!
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Somedays I just need to call upon the inner Savannah sass and attitude!
Personally, I think crocs have the best smiles!!! Happy yet confident!
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Personally, I think crocs have the best smiles!!! Happy yet confident!
It’s great when people don’t recognize me when I’m out. They are so used to seeing me in mud, getting dirty with crocs. And then when I’m dressed up… it’s like I’m a double agent. Yes! Field researchers can dress nice!
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
It’s great when people don’t recognize me when I’m out. They are so used to seeing me in mud, getting dirty with crocs. And then when I’m dressed up… it’s like I’m a double agent. Yes! Field researchers can dress nice!
Conservation is not just about wildlife, it’s about people. If you want the long-term success of any conservation program, the communities living alongside wildlife must be involved
January 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Conservation is not just about wildlife, it’s about people. If you want the long-term success of any conservation program, the communities living alongside wildlife must be involved
Poor croc was found emaciated. The vet found a hook in its stomach. People will use hooks to catch crocs 😔Hopefully we rescued him in enough time ❤️
January 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Poor croc was found emaciated. The vet found a hook in its stomach. People will use hooks to catch crocs 😔Hopefully we rescued him in enough time ❤️
10 years ago a dream of a young girl became a reality. I wanted to run a wildlife sanctuary to educate people the FACTS about nature, ending false fears and creating respect. The blood, sweat & tears… I never gave up because I couldn’t disappoint that little girl inside…
January 26, 2026 at 1:44 PM
10 years ago a dream of a young girl became a reality. I wanted to run a wildlife sanctuary to educate people the FACTS about nature, ending false fears and creating respect. The blood, sweat & tears… I never gave up because I couldn’t disappoint that little girl inside…
Any single mom scientists out there? I see you, I feel you, I hear you. You’ve got this. Your kids will look up to you one day and be amazed how you did it all! You got this!
January 21, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Any single mom scientists out there? I see you, I feel you, I hear you. You’ve got this. Your kids will look up to you one day and be amazed how you did it all! You got this!
The nails on the hind feet of female crocs are very helpful when it comes to creating a nest, or digging out hatchlings. So why are the nails of this croc so long? It could be a result of her environment, where there really isn’t anything naturally “filing” down her nails.
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The nails on the hind feet of female crocs are very helpful when it comes to creating a nest, or digging out hatchlings. So why are the nails of this croc so long? It could be a result of her environment, where there really isn’t anything naturally “filing” down her nails.
And it’s only Monday…
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
And it’s only Monday…
Gilly from @crocresearchcoal.bsky.social is a star as he filmed with Steve Irwin in 2003. I know he would have loved to film with Betty White, so created this for him 😉
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Gilly from @crocresearchcoal.bsky.social is a star as he filmed with Steve Irwin in 2003. I know he would have loved to film with Betty White, so created this for him 😉
Poor water quality causing blindness in crocodiles - what more of an alarm do we need?
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Poor water quality causing blindness in crocodiles - what more of an alarm do we need?
My heart jumped when it snapped at us, just as bad as my heart jumped anytime I saw The Nun from The Conjuring movies!
Orinoco crocs are considered critically endangered given past exploitation for their skin.
Orinoco crocs are considered critically endangered given past exploitation for their skin.
January 14, 2026 at 2:24 PM
My heart jumped when it snapped at us, just as bad as my heart jumped anytime I saw The Nun from The Conjuring movies!
Orinoco crocs are considered critically endangered given past exploitation for their skin.
Orinoco crocs are considered critically endangered given past exploitation for their skin.
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Virtual Internship Course starting March 2! Join us!
Interested in conservation but can't travel? Join CRC's virtual internship program! Gain experience in crocodile research & management from the comfort of your home.
For more details email: [email protected]
Interested in conservation but can't travel? Join CRC's virtual internship program! Gain experience in crocodile research & management from the comfort of your home.
For more details email: [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Virtual Internship Course starting March 2! Join us!
Interested in conservation but can't travel? Join CRC's virtual internship program! Gain experience in crocodile research & management from the comfort of your home.
For more details email: [email protected]
Interested in conservation but can't travel? Join CRC's virtual internship program! Gain experience in crocodile research & management from the comfort of your home.
For more details email: [email protected]
What is that?
Paratrichosoma is a crocodilian parasite that leaves brownish trails on the ventral side of crocs. Those trails are actually microscopic circular scars of parasite eggs being expelled out into the environment. It is a benign parasite, which means it causes no harm to the crocodile
Paratrichosoma is a crocodilian parasite that leaves brownish trails on the ventral side of crocs. Those trails are actually microscopic circular scars of parasite eggs being expelled out into the environment. It is a benign parasite, which means it causes no harm to the crocodile
January 12, 2026 at 2:32 PM
What is that?
Paratrichosoma is a crocodilian parasite that leaves brownish trails on the ventral side of crocs. Those trails are actually microscopic circular scars of parasite eggs being expelled out into the environment. It is a benign parasite, which means it causes no harm to the crocodile
Paratrichosoma is a crocodilian parasite that leaves brownish trails on the ventral side of crocs. Those trails are actually microscopic circular scars of parasite eggs being expelled out into the environment. It is a benign parasite, which means it causes no harm to the crocodile
And now Gilly won’t need to eat for a month! Crocs don’t need to eat every day or every week if their last meal was a good size one given their metabolism.
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
And now Gilly won’t need to eat for a month! Crocs don’t need to eat every day or every week if their last meal was a good size one given their metabolism.
Well Gilly won’t need to eat for the next month…
January 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Well Gilly won’t need to eat for the next month…
Be like a croc and just keep on smiling!
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Be like a croc and just keep on smiling!