See Dominator, One of Earth’s Largest Crocodiles, Nearly Jump Into A Tourist Boat

Dominator, a semi-aquatic reptile measuring 20 feet long and weighing over 2,200 pounds, has established a new record for being the second-largest crocodile in existence. In Australia’s Adelaide River, the Dominator resides. The number of saltwater crocodiles in the nation keeps growing over time.

One of the animals that people fear the most is the crocodile. They are exceedingly hazardous due to their powerful bites and pointed fangs. Large semi-aquatic reptiles, crocodiles are. The fact that they are mostly aquatic and move slowly on land is the only factor that calms people. Therefore, even if one were to be discovered, it would not be difficult to flee.

Watch the Too-Close-For-Comfort Video Below!

The larger crocodile species are typically threatening and terrifying to people. One of the most hazardous crocodile species is the saltwater crocodile. These crocodiles range in size from 7 to 10 feet for females and 13 to 16 feet for males. Humans frequently feel threatened by these predators, especially the enormous ones. Even the thought of a crocodile larger than typical is horrifying.

Dominator is clearly larger than average and double the size of an average female croc! Boat tours in Adelaide troll over the waters this animal calls home. The tour employees frequently bait the crocodile to put on a show for visitors. 

Too Close for Comfort

With a large chunk of meat on a string and stick, the tour guide hangs it over the edge of the boat as the spot Dominator in the water. The man toys with the animal in hopes of getting him as close to the tourists as possible. 

As the hungry croc keeps jumping in hopes of getting the meat, finally the tour guide brings it so close that when Dominator jumps for it, his jaw crashes into the side of the vessel. This is why they tell you to keep your hands and feet in the vehicle at all times! 

Even though it might appear strange, the behavior of jumping for prey isn’t particularly unique. As ambush predators, crocs are renowned for their capacity to leap violently out of the water and pounce on unwary victims sipping at the water’s edge. 

The physiology is largely the same, even though this movement is typically more horizontal than vertical. So, how do they manage to do it? The crocodile will flick its muscular tail in a wave-like manner to force its body higher and out of the water after focusing on its prey with its amazing binocular vision. It accomplishes this while remaining stationary and may take off quickly.

The massive saltwater crocodile lives directly downstream of his world-famous 17-foot-long competitor, Brutus, who originally rose to fame by pulling off the same trick back in 2011.

The two have infamously gone head-to-head and those visiting the area could have the opportunity to spot both. 

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A mother will do anything to protect her babies. In Zambia, a mother elephant battles a crocodile. Watch as the giant mama stomps the crocodile numerous times and jabs it with her trunk. Satisfied but worn out with her kill, the proud mother elephant takes a drink at the end!

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