A crocodile taking part in a wildlife research project in Queensland, Australia, is being named “Prince William,” after the Prince of Wales, according to posts and reports from multiple UK outlets. The naming is attributed to Robert Irwin, a conservationist and the son of Steve Irwin.
Outlets describe the crocodile as a prominent individual—often referred to as a “big boy”—and link the honor to Irwin’s role in conservation efforts. The Daily Mail and Evening Standard add that the animal is the 300th crocodile to be tagged as part of the ongoing study at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. Other coverage focuses more on the unusual nature of the naming than on additional research details.
Across the reports, the common point is that the tagged crocodile is named “Prince William” by Robert Irwin and that the naming occurs within a structured crocodile-tracking program in Australia. Differences largely relate to wording and emphasis rather than the core facts.
