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The phrase “crocodile tears” is commonly used in movies, TV shows, books and everyday life, but do you know where it comes from? It’s true that many of our most popular phrases sound quite strange ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “crocodile tears” used to describe someone faking emotion—but where did that come from, and is there any truth to it? Turns out, crocodiles really do produce tears.

Crocodiles are attracted to the sounds of crying human and ape babies, and may react swiftly to make a quick meal out of the infants in distress, a new study finds. While many animals are known to ...

Crocodiles react to the distress of a crying infant, even from very distant species. Nile crocodiles were found to be able to tell the level of distress of a crying baby from several species, ...

Nile crocodiles react to the cries of infants from species such as bonobos, chimpanzees, and humans. New research shows that crocodiles also seem to distinguish levels of distress in cries. The ...

The term crocodile tears refers to feigned or insincere sadness. This term has an etymology dating back several centuries. As early as the fourth century, crocodile tears are referenced in the ...