Crocodiles were played the sound of human babies crying. The higher the infant's distress level, the more the carnivores would respond

Crocodiles were played the sound of human babies crying. The higher the infant's distress level, the more the carnivores would respond

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A Nile crocodile. Getty Images Nile crocodiles react to the cries of infants from species like bonobos, chimpanzees, and humans. The crocodiles also seem to detect distress in cries, new research shows. The responses may be predatory but could also show a maternal instinct. Crocodiles are drawn to…

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