Crocodiles Seem to Be Thriving in a Toxic River That's More Like a Sewer. Here's Why

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Crocodiles Seem to Be Thriving in a Toxic River That's More Like a Sewer. Here's Why
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In one of the most polluted rivers in Central America, a vulnerable crocodile species is thriving despite living in waters that have become a sewer for Costa Rica's capital, experts say.

," but says its numbers have increased in recent years. The Costa Rica population is"healthy and robust".

​The river's crocodiles are a major draw for foreign visitors, who take boat tours to see the creatures up close.

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