Crocdylia Collection

Saltwater crocodile skull C016 / 5674
Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) skull

Melanosuchus niger, black caiman crocodile

Crocodylus palnotis, Muggers
Watercolour by Olivia Tonge; c. 1912 Date: circa 1912

Spectacled caiman C016 / 5706
Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus). Specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Geosaurus gracilis, crocodilian fossil C016 / 5053
Geosaurus gracilis, crocodilian fossil. This extinct aquatic crocodylian lived during the Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous periods

Alligator mississippiensis, American alligator
Alligator of St Johns. Drawing 22 (Ewan 49) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Pen and ink. Size: 235 x 366

Geosaurus gracilis
The fossil skeleton of the Geosaurus gracilis, an extinct aquatic crocodylian which lived during the Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous periods

Side view of a Gharial skull
The Gharial is a modern fish-eating crocodile that is found in India. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Alligator mississippiensis, alligator
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Stenosaurus and another marine
These reptiles lived during the Jurrassic period, about 150 million years ago. Watercolour by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Stenosaurus
These reptiles lived during the Jurrassic period, about 150 million years ago. Watercolour by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Caiman crocodilus, spectacled caiman
Close-up photograph of a spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Crocodylus porosus, saltwater crocodile
Photograph of a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) skull

Crocodile & Euparkeria
Painting to show the similarity between the hips of saurischians (crocodile) and archosauriforms such as Euparkeria. The Euparkeria lived during the Early Triassic period around 250 million years ago

The Struggle
Plate 3 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated by designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874

Early Cretaceous landscape, Southern England
Artists impression of an Early Cretaceous (144 to 90 million years ago) landscape in Southern England, with Iguanodon, turtle, and crocodiles

Mounted specimen of Crocodylus sp. crocodile
Photograph of a mounted crocodile specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Crocodilus niloticus, Nile crocodile eggs
The Natural History Museums collections include examples of earlier life history stages as well as adults, and these are also preserved in spirit

Paracyclotosaurus davidi
The only known example of an amphibian that lived in Australia about 235 million years ago. Dates from the Middle Triassic, Wianamantta Group, Ashfield Shale, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Letter addressed to Lord Rothschild
Paula the Famous Reptile Conqueror letter writing paper. The sensational attraction of the Royal Aquarium, London. The only act of its kind in the world

Plate from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium

Fossil crocodile jaw
Six million year old section of fossilised crocodile jaw found in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Scale in mms

Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile
The skull belonging to an African slender-snouted crocodile (Crocodylus cataphractus). Growing up to a length of 4 metres, this species of crocodile is native to North Western Africa

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"Crocodilia: A Fascinating World of Ancient and Modern Reptiles" Step into the captivating world of Crocodilia, a diverse group of reptiles that have roamed our planet for millions of years. From the mighty Muggers (Crocodylus palnotis) to the elusive Black Caiman Crocodile (Melanosuchus niger), these creatures command both fear and awe. Intriguing specimens like the Spectacled Caiman C016/5706 and Saltwater Crocodile Skull C016/5674 offer a glimpse into their formidable anatomy. The Geosaurus gracilis fossil (C016/5053) takes us back in time, reminding us of their ancient lineage. The American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) showcases its impressive presence alongside Geosaurus gracilis, while a side view of a Gharial skull leaves us marveling at its unique features. These crocodilians are not alone in their aquatic domain; they share it with Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Stenosaurus, and other marine creatures. Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, and Stenosaurus take center stage as we explore their coexistence with these prehistoric reptiles. Meanwhile, the Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) reminds us that some species have managed to adapt and thrive even amidst changing environments. Crocodilia is an extraordinary realm where ancient meets modern – where survival skills honed over millennia continue to shape these magnificent predators. So dive deep into this captivating world and discover the wonders that lie within.