Anyhow, to answer Gatorlands’ question (even though I think he meant it rhetorically ) – they ‘get off’ thinking that because they are human. All species think they are the most important speciece, and all indiviuals animals think they are the most important animal of that speciecs. At least, by base instince. Humans, and other animals (notably, mother mammals) have show to value the lives of other individuals above their own. This can cross species too, if the animal views the other as something it needs to protect. (Like a dog who adopts a kitten, or a human and it’s pet).

But the *general* species imperitive is “MY species first, and ME first among them.” It’s just how living things work (on Earth, at least). Sure, we can praise people who rise above this (and should), but to be angry at the very nature of life is… well… futile.

Um…Evolution?

That said, I think it’s wonderful that this croc got a second chance. I’m sure that all his croc friends will dig his new look.

Amazing reconstructive surgery! Crocs have unbelievably efficient immune systems, so the chances of infection are lower than they’d be in most other animals with such an injury. However, this also means that its body might manage to expel the screws & rods before the healing has progressed far enough for removal. Hopefully the vets will be able to manage this interesting case.

I wonder if crocs have enough brain to remember “Street bad” after surviving an accident like this..?