Had a trip on the Adelaide River today to see the jumping Crocodiles. They basically jump out of the water to grab the chicken that is on offer to them. The Adelaide River is chockers with Crocs, so there was no shortage of them coming to the boat for a look and a feed.

The sizes range from the young ones at about 1.5 metres to “Dominator” at 6 metres, reputed to be the largest Croc in the world in its natural habitat. They are really fearsome creatures up close the the sound they make when they snap their jaws close is awesome. They gave many of us on the boat a good look, thankfully they decided to stay in the water and not jump up at us, only the Chicken that was being feed to them. Although there were a couple that shied away from the Chicken and gave a good stare. One was looking at Susan and another made a lunge for the tour operator.

Brutus is a 90 year old male with no teeth and he certainly rules the roost on the river. Brutus has no teeth and only 3 legs but he is still the King. Goldies a younger male at about 4.5 metres was trying to get the bait but when Brutus came up behind him there was a scuffle and Goldie took off. Amazing seeing two huge dinosaurs having a “Blue”, as our guide said that doesn’t happen everyday.

The female Croc’s grow no longer than 3.5 metres but the males keep growing to they die, hence Brutus and Dominator at around 6 metres and they are over 70 years old. Unfortunately at that age they lose their teeth, as is the case the Brutus and they eventually die of starvation. It was an exciting trip and also amazing how quick the big Crocs are.

We finished off the day at the Mindil Beach markets and the sunset over the beach. When the sun finally sets, everyone claps, its a unique experience only in Darwin I believe.