Rare Cave Crocodiles, Some With Orange Skin, Could Be Mutants

Gabon, along the coast of central Africa, where cave-dwelling, orange crocodiles were discovered. Screenshot via Google Maps

Experts think cave crocodiles discovered in the country of Gabon are a new species.

Researchers found the mysterious breed of crocodiles in 2008. They live in remote caves and feed on bats and crickets. They are about 5 feet long and some of them have orange-reddish skin. Researchers thought they were related to the African dwarf crocodile, but now think they have genetically branched out, according to the Daily Mail.