You’ve probably heard the phrase “crocodile tears” used to describe someone faking emotion—but where did that come from, and is there any truth to it? Turns out, crocodiles really do produce tears.

We’ve all heard the phrase “crocodile tears,” but do crocodiles actually cry? Interestingly enough, yes, they do, but not for the reasons you might think. Thanks to research and social media, the ...

Crocodiles do produce tears, but these are purely biological, triggered by jaw movement and the need for eye lubrication, not sadness. The idiom "crocodile tears" originates from an ancient ...

On Thursday, August 10, Science Magazine shared an article explaining a new study conducted that showed crocodiles are very attracted to the sound of crying infants and other primates. The most ...

When someone feigns sadness they 'cry crocodile tears,' a phrase that comes from an old myth that the animals cry while eating. Now, a researcher has concluded that crocodiles really do bawl while ...

The sounds "umph, umph, umph" might not resonate with you, but for baby crocodiles still in their shells, they are telling mom, "Let us out!" Biologists have known that shortly before hatching, ...

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The term crocodile tears refers to feigned or insincere sadness. This term has an etymology dating back several centuries. As early as the fourth century, crocodile tears are referenced in the ...