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Three crocodile handlers pull out a saltwater crocodile from a watering hole on a crocodile farm.
Crocodile handlers wrangle the big male saltie from his watering hole.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

A crocodile is given a needle by a crocodile handler.
The crocodile is given a muscle relaxant to make the task a little bit easier.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

A crocodile in a cage is lowered down onto the back of a ute.
It's an arduous activity with all hands — and machinery — on deck to move the croc.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

Scientists collect semen from a crocodile at a farm.
The world-first trial with crocodiles could be the key to more sustainable farming.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

A scientist collecting semen from a crocodile.
The wildlife research team, led by Stephen Johnston, collect semen from the crocodile.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

A crocodile in a cage on a truck.
Koorana Crocodile Farm owner John Lever (centre) believes the program could make croc farming more sustainable.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

A man holds a large crocodile's tail at the back of a cage.
"King Charles" is one of the saltwater crocodiles taking part in the trial.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

Baby crocodiles in a tub.
Naturally conceived crocodiles at the farm.(ABC Capricornia: Aaron Kelly)

A university scientist wearing green overalls and hat at a crocodile farm.
Mr Johnston says the project will help conservation efforts for crocodiles and other protected species.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

A man wearing a blue shirt holding a baby crocodile.
The farm is home to 3,500 crocodiles.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

Scientists in a lab looking at crocodile semen.
In the lab, the team is looking at the fertility and genetics of each male.(ABC News: Aaron Kelly)

Photo of crocodile skin
Crocodile skin produced in Australia is purchased by the luxury handbag industry.(ABC Landline)

A man sitting on a timber log at a crocodile farm.
Adam Lever says the project is a potential game-changer for the industry.(ABC News: Russel Talbot)

A woman throws meat to a crocodile as shcool children watch
Koorana Crocodile Farm is a tourist attraction as well as a supplier of croc meat and leather.(Supplied: Koorana Crocodile Farm)

A crocodile on a riverbank, very close to the camera, reaches up to take a chicken carcass.
Croc skin provides the most durable leather in the world.(ABC Open contributor Grant Swinbourne)

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