Unraveling the Zambezi River's Giant Man-Eating Crocodiles

In the murky channels of the Zambezi River, the Nile Crocodile reigns as the ultimate ambush predator. Wildlife investigator Ivan Carter returns to Mozambique to confront a heartbreaking reality: local villagers are being hunted by crocodiles. From grieving widows to survivors with harrowing scars, the human cost of this conflict is immeasurable. But can these crocodiles be saved too? Restraining a prehistoric beast without using lethal force is a perilous endeavor, yet it's crucial for the future of both Mozambique's people and the iconic Nile crocodile. Would you have the courage to provide for your family in these waters? Share your thoughts! 00:00: Murky Waters: The Crocodile Threat in Mozambique01:48: Front Line Grief: Meeting the Families of Victims08:45: Survivor Stories: The Scars of the Nile Crocodile13:30: The One-Armed Fisherman: A Story of Survival17:03: Night Hunt: Using 'Eye Shine' to Count Predators22:01: Bite Force Test: How Strong is a Nile Crocodile?28:27: The Plan: Setting a 2,000-Pound Live Trap33:16: The Capture: Restraining a 14-Foot Monster39:11: A New Home: Moving the Crocodile to Safety #ZambeziRiver #NileCrocodile #wildlifeinvestigation #Mozambique #crocodileconservation #human-wildlifeconflict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices