Here’s a very touching story about how an abandoned and neglected crocodile now leads a happier life because a human understood its message to her:
http://www.care2.com/causes/nile-crocodile-signals-rescuer-im-still-alive.html
It’s so true that we sometimes judge an animal by its looks.
Here’s an excerpt:
Humans have a misconception about the psyche of crocs and imbue them with villainous qualities because of their design as powerful predators. But the truth is that crocodiles do have a softer side and have even been known to be concerned parents of their unborn offspring. A nesting pair will guard their eggs, even rolling them around gently in their mouths to help the babies break through the shell at hatching time. Perhaps it’s the rugged appearance of crocodiles that has some dampening effect on many peoples’ ability to empathize with their plight, yet there are a few who see, truly see, the vulnerable spirit that lies beneath that thick skin.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/nile-crocodile-signals-rescuer-im-still-alive.html#ixzz1jWiXnTs1