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Virginia Aquarium celebrates birth of rare crocodiles

Ralm and Sommer are the proud parents of two baby tomistomas at the Virginia Aquarium
The Virginia Aquarium
Ralm and Sommer are the proud parents of two baby tomistomas at the Virginia Aquarium

After 113 days of waiting, the Virginia Aquarium is pleased to announce the birth of two rare crocodiles known as tomistomas. Parents Ralf and Sommer have produced eggs in the past, but they did not hatch.

Experts say the new babies, each about a foot long, will double in size over the next year and should contribute to the genetic diversity of the endangered crocs.

There are, perhaps, 2,500 tomistomas left in the world.

Sandy Hausman is Radio IQ's Charlottesville Bureau Chief
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