E298: Crickey - It's a Croc!

Fresh Hell Podcast

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True Crime, History

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 September 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Crikey! This week we’re taking you to meet crocodiles. The largest living reptiles on Earth, creatures that inspire both awe and terror. We’ll talk about the late, great Steve Irwin, whose passion and humor showed millions of people why crocodiles deserve our respect.

We’ll also tell you the truth about the legend of the Ramree Island “crocodile massacre,” and explain the strange biological truth behind the phrase “crocodile tears.”

Crocodiles may be dangerous, but they’re also extraordinary survivors, and Irwin was right: they deserve our admiration.

crocodiles, saltwater crocodile, Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter, Australia Zoo, crocodile tears, Ramree Island massacre, crocodile myths, man-eating crocodiles, crocodile attacks, crocodile legends, Fresh Hell Podcast, reptile facts, conservation, crikey

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