Homing crocodiles defy Australia's relocation programme

Three homesick crocodiles in Australia have shocked experts by returning hundreds of kilometres back to their homes after being relocated.

The discovery was made after tracking devices were attached to the reptiles.

Saltwater crocodiles caught near popular Australian beaches and rivers are often shipped to more remote areas.



One large croc was trapped on the west coast of Queensland's rugged Cape York Peninsula.

It was flown by helicopter to the east coast. Within three weeks it was back home, after a journey of more than 400km (250 miles).

The other crocodiles in the experiment did exactly the same. They were, according to one scientist, just like boomerangs.