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USA Today
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Man ‘humbled' by interaction with giant crocodile; controversy follows
A wildlife enthusiast along the lines of Steve Irwin enjoyed a close-up interaction with a huge crocodile on the island of Timor and called it a 'humbling experience.' Damian 'Wildman' Duffy, an Australian who is a wildlife guide, was filmed coming up behind a 14.5-foot crocodile known as Boy in the Southeast Asian country of Timor-Leste. As the crocodile slowly makes its way back into the water, Duffy holds its tail and jokingly says, 'Come back, I just want to talk to you.' He then emphatically adds, 'Never ever do that…One of the most magical experiences of my life. Would I do it again? Yes. But should you do it? No.' The video was posted on Duffy's Instagram and Facebook pages, where he wrote, 'What an absolutely humbling experience. This large male Saltwater Crocodile allowed me to share space with him for a few brief moments, and it was hands down one of the most incredible experiences of my life. If he didn't want me touching him, he'd have reacted very differently.' The online reaction, however, was not kind. People were critical of his actions, essentially saying it was setting a bad example for those without commonsense. Among the comments: 'Love the vids but can't say I love the contradicting messages about safety.' 'We know not to attempt this because we've been educated but we also know posting this material can be encouraging for others to recreate it with less knowledge or precautions in place.' 'How about you adhere to your own advice.' 'This is why women live longer.' 'This guy is going to be featured in The Darwin Awards eventually.' Also on FTW Outdoors: 'Ghost elephant' seen for first time in years; is it a lone survivor? Duffy defended his actions, and he does tell people 'do what I say, not what I do.' Among his replies to the critics: 'One of the bigger reasons I do what I do is to showcase what these animals are capable of, and encourage others to behave responsibly around them.' 'I don't assume common sense at all. I constantly and consistently encourage people NOT to behave irresponsibly around crocs. I constantly showcase their capabilities, and share knowledge and information about crocs, snakes etc. The more people learn, the better choices they'll make. I'm a trained professional, I have the experience and skillset to do what I do.' 'How many kids died trying to do what Steve Irwin did? He was literally diving off boats on top of crocs in muddy creeks. It's literally the same thing, mate. Education through interaction works.' 'I literally tell people not to do what I do, and I explain why. I showcase their capabilities and explain what happens if things go wrong. It's a pretty effective method of wildlife education.' Photo courtesy of Damian Duffy.
Economic Times
01-05-2025
- General
- Economic Times
The myth of the mighty Gorilla: these 5 beasts could wreck a silverback
Despite the silverback gorilla's formidable reputation, it's not the apex predator. Creatures like saltwater crocodiles, with their deadly bite, and African bush elephants, possessing immense strength, would dominate. The inland taipan's venom and the grizzly bear's raw power also pose insurmountable threats, while leopards use stealth to their advantage, proving the gorilla's vulnerability in the wild. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 1. Saltwater Crocodile 2. African Bush Elephant 3. Inland Taipan 4. Grizzly Bear FAQs The silverback gorilla is the tank of nature, all power, anger, and sheer instinct. But, apparently, he is far from the wild, there are animals who would not only emerge victorious, but would finish the battle before it even the silverback gorilla is a symbol of brute power, it is not the last boss of the animal kingdom. There are a number of beasts, such as crocodiles and elephants, and poisonous snakes, that surpass it in terms of strength, strategy, and five creatures wouldn't merely pummel a gorilla; they'd annihilate it before it had any idea what was happening. The gorilla isn't the ultimate boss, though, which is the twist in this Netflix nature apex predator is not him. Here are five animals that would do more than simply beat a silverback; they would bury him, body him, and then make fun of him on social an average of death rolls, ambush tackles, and bites of the damned, the saltwater crocodile is a prehistoric murder lizard with a kill total of 100. It is a heartless executioner who patiently and silently waits for the water to burst and something to vanish forever. It's like being clamped by the gates of hell, breaking physics and bringing everything to an end with a bite force of 3,700 PSI. The gorilla wouldn't realise it's a fight until it's halfway digested if they ever met in the its reputation for wisdom and grandeur, the African bush elephant has the capacity to do serious damage. It is a four-legged, feeling continent rather than a predator. Elephants can uproot trees, flip trucks, and kill lions when they're feeling good. African elephants and gorillas fight like trumpets at a funeral, with the elephants crying as they crush the Inland Taipan, sometimes referred to as "The Silent Extinction," is an Australian taipan that can cause 100 human funerals' worth of neurotoxins in a single bite. It can take down a whole rugby team, including a gorilla, and it doesn't growl, charge, or wrestle. After giving Kong a few milligrammes of death and tapping him on the ankle, the taipan leaves the arena wearing claws longer than your WiFi password and a maximum weight of 680 kg, the Grizzly Bear is a fierce and angry gymrat. They can rip bone and bark with their claws and are difficult to eradicate. They mostly eat salmon and are surprisingly healthy for their size. The WWE cage match ends when the Grizzly Bear goes full Yellowstone, leaving only fur, blood, and Joe Rogan whispering, "Bro... did you see that?" The bear may take some jabs during the are silent killers, ambushes, and unsolved mysteries rather than fair fighters. They have been known to snatch baby gorillas in the wild. A silverback becomes a NatGeo crime scene if it becomes distracted. Unlike gorillas, who may throw punches, leopards rewrite the ending and throw surprises rather than chance. Each of these animals either outperforms the gorilla in terms of strength, stealth, or sheer powerful, yes, but these five examples show that it's not at the top of the food chain.
