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'King of Crocodiles' says he only tried to protect animal

By Thembi Siaga • 7 February 2025
'King of Crocodiles' says he only tried to protect animal

Duthuni's "King of Crocodiles" has defended himself against accusations of animal cruelty, saying he did not torture a Nile crocodile but was merely trying to protect both the animal and local residents.

Duthuni's "King of Crocodiles" has defended himself against accusations of animal cruelty, saying he did not torture a Nile crocodile but was merely trying to protect both the animal and local residents.

Robert Munyai became an instant social media "star" when a video surfaced of him teasing and injuring a wild Nile crocodile trapped in a ditch near Duthuni village. The area has had plenty of rain since January, with streams coming down in full force, forcing crocodiles to move to high...

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