[…]palustris) in just such a manner. The other photo shows the stick I mentioned above and Gomek surfacing to look us over. Gomek’s History – Crocs, Elephants and Weight Lifting Gomek was captured on the Fly River (yes, home to the popular Fly River Turtles, Carettochelys insculpta, upon which, I’m […]
[…]29-foot-long crocodile that once roamed Florida, preyed upon dinosaurs! Please see this article. Gomek’s Story Gomek was captured on New Guinea’s Fly River and eventually found a home with Arthur Jones. Mr. Jones, best known for inventing Nautalis weight-lifting equipment, was quite the animal fancier. At one point he had […]
[…]Salt Water Crocodile, please see: Ancient Snakes Consumed Dinosaurs Titanoboa My Visit with Gomek Size comparison chart image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by FanCollector; original images by Matt […]
[…]website for an interesting collection of Muggar news stories and research notes. My visit with Gomek, the largest croc in captivity. Video of a wild Marsh Crocodile, Sloth Bears and other creatures. Marsh Crocodile Basking image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Karunakar […]
[…]Breeding Dwarf Caimans, wrestling Orinoco Crocodiles into boats, getting up close and personal to Gomek (a giant, now famous Salt Water Croc), rearing Indian Gharials…these and many other experiences remain etched in my memory. One species in particular cemented my interest in the group, and remains as much a mystery […]
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