Darwin exhibition features 'supercroc'

Tourists visiting the city of Darwin in Australia this year will be able to visit an exhibition featuring the remains of the 'supercroc' – the largest crocodile ever recorded.

The 12-metre-long reptile's giant skeleton will be on display at the Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory in Darwin until November 29th.

As part of an exhibition to illustrate Charles Darwin's theory of evolution using crocodilian specimens, the museum will also showcase a replica of the fossilised skull of sarchosuchus imperator, one of the largest crocodiles that ever existed.

The museum display is one of the events being arranged in Darwin this year to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great scientist, after whom the city is named.

People who are interested in crocodiles and other reptiles can pay a visit to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin or take a guided cruise along the Northern Territory's Adelaide River.

It was announced recently that Darwin will benefit from better air travel links throughout Australia when Qantas launches additional flights to the city from Adelaide and Perth.

Posted by Teddie, 09 March 2009 14:35

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