Prince William is now a 12-foot crocodile, technically
What happened
Robert Irwin announced that the 300th crocodile tagged in a long-running conservation study at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve has been named Prince William. The 12-foot-6-inch saltwater crocodile will carry a tracker for the next decade.
Why it matters
Researchers will use the tracker to study the crocodile’s movements, diet, body temperature and social behavior. Irwin chose the royal name to recognize the Prince of Wales’s conservation work and the Earthshot Prize.
The Blappos angle
Britain has finally produced a royal who can settle constitutional questions with a death roll. Palace staff describe him as reserved, traditional and extremely difficult to fit for trousers.
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