It was named after the river's many crocodiles by European explorers who apparently couldn't tell the difference. Despite the river’s name, there are no alligators in Australia. Humpbacks follow the western Australian coast in their annual migration from the tropics to Antarctica. What’s incredibly weird is the fact that they’re up a muddy, shallow river full of crocodiles — that’s unheard of,” he said. What’s incredibly weird is the fact that they’re up a muddy, shallow river full of crocodiles -- that’s unheard of,” he said. Baby Zebra abandoned in a river full of Nile crocodiles, gets eaten alive. Northern Territory government whale and dolphin scientist Carol Palmer said it was a mystery why a whale would stray so far up a shallow river full of crocodiles. The whale was first spotted in the East Alligator River in the Northern Territory's Kakadu National Park last week. He just flashes his bum at the crocodiles and they go away.Million calls it bum swimming. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Along with varying tides, … Police had to rescue seven gamblers who tried to escape a police raid but ended up in a river with crocodiles in Bako town in southern Sarawak, an hour's drive from Kuching, Malaysia yesterday (Jan Gamblers in Sarawak flee police but end up in river full of crocodiles -- and getting rescued by the police - … Watch this full length documentary about the African Crocodile also known as the African River Goddess! “It made its way out on the high tides and we’re pleased it appeared to be in good condition and not suffering any ill effects,” Moyle said. It was a mystery why a whale would stray so far up a shallow river full of crocodiles. A humpback whale has found its way back to sea weeks after it got lost in a murky, crocodile-infested river in northern Australia. It was named after the river's many crocodiles by European explorers who apparently couldn’t tell the difference. SOURCE FOR CROCODILE ATTACKS: The Brisbane Courier 3/12/32. Vicenta Mejia. Cahills is a tidal river and there's so many saltwater crocodiles in Cahills swarming at high tide!' A humpback whale that was probably migrating to Antarctica appears to have made a bad turn and is now stuck in Kakadu's East Alligator River in the Northern Territory of Australia. What's incredibly weird is the fact that they're up a muddy, shallow river full of crocodiles—that's unheard of," he said. Why a whale would stray so far up a murky, shallow river full of crocodiles remains a mystery. Zicud. There have been no previous recorded sightings of whales in remote East Alligator River in the Northern Territory’s World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, and no one can explain why at least three of the blue water mammals ventured so deep inland in a river with little visibility. Authorities thought the whale was too big to be attacked by crocodiles, unless it became weak or sick. "What's incredibly weird is the fact that they're up a muddy, shallow river full of crocodiles - that's unheard of." A group of recreational sailors first spotted the lost trio on Sept. 2 more than 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the river mouth. Water levels increased in Vishwamitri river, which resulted in crocodiles entering the flooded streets of Vadodara. Marine ecologist Jason Fowler was among the sailors aboard a catamaran who first saw the whales in … Authorities thought the whale was too big to be attacked by crocodiles, unless it became weak or sick. but he is not scared. "It could have been chased up by some big sharks or maybe it was just a wrong turn," Palmer said. More than 5700 people were evacuated from Vadodara and its adjoining areas. The body was buried by the monks in their little cemetery close to the mission station. 47:26. . There have been no previous recorded sightings of whales in remote East Alligator River in the Northern Territory's World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, and no one can explain why at least three of the blue water mammals ventured so deep inland in a river with little visibility. Northern Territory government whale and dolphin scientist Carol Palmer said it was a mystery why a whale would stray so far up a shallow river full of crocodiles. Despite the river's name, there are no alligators in Australia. The last of the trio managed to navigate its way through shallow channels at the broad river mouth and back into Van Diemen Gulf over the weekend, Kakadu National Park manager Feach Moyle said on Monday. How the future could look for the former US president, US must engage with Africa, says UK Defence Secretary. A humpback whale has found its way back to sea weeks after it got lost in a murky, crocodile-infested river in northern Australia. … It originates north of Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, in the Steenkampsberg Mountains. Wildlife Nature Documentary Africa Animals : Lions, Hyenas, Super Crocodiles, Elephant was Hunting. It was a mystery why a whale would stray so far up a shallow river full of crocodiles. Despite the river’s name, there are no alligators in Australia. The last of the trio managed to navigate its way through shallow channels at the broad river mouth and back into Van Diemen Gulf over the weekend, Kakadu National Park manager Feach Moyle said. 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