The Crocodiles of Banco Chinchorro

Located 250 miles south of Cancun, and 40 nautical miles off the eastern coast of Mexico lies Banco Chinchorro. Nestled in a protective barrier reef, these tiny islands are home to over 500 saltwater crocodiles.

In this series, Stephanie ventures into the pristine waters of the Caribbean, to explore the fascinating world of these incredibly rare crocodiles. Watch as Stephanie gets up close and personal, with the largest reptile on earth.

In this episode, we'll find out what it's like to come face to face with an animal that outlived the dinosaurs.

Episode 2: Diving with Dinosaurs

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Stephanie Arne

Stephanie Arne is Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Wild Guide. As Wild Guide, Arne hosts an online version of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom that features short, dynamic and fun webisodes exploring the modern-day Wild Kingdom. Originally from South Dakota, Arne began her career at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

An accomplished wildlife educator, she has worked in the field on wildlife projects in many places including Australia, New Zealand, Borneo and Papua New Guinea.

Marlin Perkins

For generations of Americans, Marlin Perkins embodied the Wild Kingdom. An accomplished zoologist with an encyclopedic knowledge of animals large and small, Perkins brought the wonders of the Wild Kingdom into Americans’ living rooms with a confidence and respect that underscored the importance of conservation.

Perkins was host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom from 1963 to 1985. Perkins was also director of the New York Zoo in Buffalo, N.Y., the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago and the St. Louis Zoo. He died in 1986 at age 81.

Jim Fowler

A member of the Wild Kingdom team since the show’s premiere on Jan. 6, 1963, renowned naturalist Jim Fowler remains an active ambassador to the world’s wildest places and creatures. Armed with keen knowledge of wildlife and a fearless swagger, Fowler was Marlin Perkins’ Wild Kingdom co-host until he assumed hosting duties upon Perkins’ retirement.

He also was host of Mutual of Omaha’s Spirit of Adventure. Today he continues to represent the Wild Kingdom for Mutual of Omaha.

Peter Gros

As Mutual of Omaha’s special Wild Kingdom ambassador, Peter Gros shares his love of wildlife and wilderness with audiences throughout the country. Gros was co-host of the original Wild Kingdom and was featured in two Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom shows on the Animal Planet network: “Cheetah: Race Against Time” (2005) and “Magnificent Moments” (2007).