Online Journal of the IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group   Background Crocodilia was developed by the IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group to provide an international forum for the publication of articles on research on the world's 23 species of crocodilians. The journal is intended to have a broad focus, ranging from pure biology and ecology to management and conservation issues. We hope that contributions to the journal will add to our general knowledge and understanding of crocodilians and their role in the ecosystem, and improve our ability to manage and conserve wild populations throughout their range. Crocodilia invites contributions of original research, reviews on current management and conservation issues, methods or techniques papers and editorials. Recognising the extent of important "grey" literature that remains unpublished and unavailable to crocodilian researchers, Crocodilia will consider such articles for publication.   Access All contributions are published online (www.iucncsg.org) with open access.   Review All contributions are peer-reviewed by at least three expert reviewers. Acceptable manuscripts will be returned to the author for consideration of comments and criticism.   Production Editor Charlie Manolis (cmanolis@wmi.com.au)   Editorial/Review Committee Ruth Elsey, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, USA Richard Fergusson, Crocodile Conservation & Consulting (Pty) Ltd, Zimbabwe Craig Franklin, University of Queensland, Australia Sally Isberg, Porosus Ltd, Australia Valentine Lance, San Diego State University, USA Jeffrey Lang, University of Minnesota, USA Charlie Manolis, Wildlife Management International Pty. Limited, Australia Mark Merchant, McNeese State University, USA Chris Moran, University of Sydney, Australia Carlos Piña , CICyTTP-CONICET, Argentina J. Perran Ross, University of Florida, USA Grahame Webb, Charles Darwin University, Australia Allan Woodward, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, USA Alvaro Velasco, Wildlife: Products and Services, Venezuela Kent Vliet, University of Florida, USA (Note: Additional reviewers will be used as required)   Submission of Manuscripts New manuscripts should be sent as one (1) electronic file, in MS Word format containing complete text, tables and figures, as an e-mail attachment, to the Production Editor (cmanolis@wmi.com.au). The final, revised, accepted version of the manuscript should be submitted in electronic form, in MS Word (text, tables) and tiff (figures) format, as separate files. That is, the text, each figure and each table will comprise a separate file, labeled with the author's name and number (eg JonesText.doc, JonesFig1.tiff, JonesTable1.doc, JonesTable2.doc, etc.). Files can be sent e-mail attachments (csg@wmi.com.au) or on CD (mail to: Editor - Crocodilia, P.O. Box 530, Sanderson, N.T. 0813, Australia). To facilitate the production process, please ensure that format conforms to the journal style guidelines (see Guidelines for Authors). Manuscripts that do not conform will be returned.   Copyright Publications appearing in Crocodilia have been refereed and improved. These publications, and all parts thereof, are therefore protected by copyright. This covers the exclusive rights of the publisher to sell, reproduce (including photographic or electronic means), to distribute (including photocopies, reprints or electronic means), and to store this material. The acceptance conditions of a manuscript for publication automatically include the consent of the author(s) to transfer the copyright to the publisher. Permission for exceptions to these rules must be obtained in writing from the publisher at the time of manuscript submission.   Disclaimer Publisher, editors, reviewers and authors do not accept any legal responsibility for errors, omissions or claims, nor do they provide any warranty, express or implied, with respect to information published in Crocodilia.   Guidelines for Authors All manuscripts must written be in English. See example article for format.   Main body of text   Pages and lines should be numbered. Use Times 10-point font and double spacing. Genus and species names should be in italics. Suggested headings are: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements and References.     Title   Should be as specific and concise as possible, and consist of no more than 15 words. Avoid use of "A", "An", "On" or "The" at beginning of the title.   Running head   3 to 6 words   Authors and addresses   In the case of multiple authors from different institutions, use superscript numerals to indicate institutions/addresses. Provide full postal address. Identify corresponding author with superscript numeral and provide his/her e-mail.   Key words   Up to 8 key words.   Main body of text   Pages and lines should be numbered. Use Times 10-point font and double spacing. Genus and species names should be in italics. Suggested headings are: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements and References.   Figures   Should be numbered and include brief, concise legends. Aim for figures that will fit page size, either single column width (8.7 cm) or double column width (18 cm). Use same font style as text, and ensure that lettering is not excessively large or small (as a guide, upper case lettering should be about 2 mm high in the final printed size). Line drawings and graphics should preferably be submitted in tiff or jpeg format. Photographs, in colour or grayscale, must be sent as original prints, or in the case of electronic images, in the highest possible quality, in tiff format. Resolution should be at least 300 dpi at the final size.   Tables   Should be numbered and include brief, precise legends.   Citation of literature   List all literature cited in text in alphabetical (author names) and chronological (year) order. Please adhere closely to suggested format. Names of journals should be spelt out in full.     [Journals/Periodicals]   Smith, A., Jones, A.B. and Abercrombie, J. (1989). Influence of salt on fish and chips. Journal of Experimental Cooking 5(2): 107-287.     [Books]   Alexander, C.H. (2001). Population Dynamics of the False Gharial. Blackwell: Oxford.     [Papers from books]   George, I.B. (1987). Growth rates of the estuarine crocodile. Pp. 234-245 in A Synopsis of Crocodilian Growth Rates, ed. by G. Jones and H. Harvey. Surrey Beatty and Sons: Sydney.     [Papers in Conference Proceedings]   George, I.B. (2008). Growth rates of the estuarine crocodile. Pp. 234-245 in Crocodiles. Proceedings of the 19th Working Meeting of the IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group. Santa Cruz, Bolivia, 3-7 June 2008. IUCN: Gland.     [Websites/Electronic Resources]   Anderson, B. (2005). Crocodile Natural History and Conservation. Available: http://www.gobblygook.com. Accessed 11 August 2008.   Enquiries should be addressed to: Crocodilia Crocodile Specialist Group P.O. Box 530, Sanderson, N.T. 0813, Australia Telephone: 61.8.89224500   Facsimile: 61.8.89470678   E-mail: csg@wmi.com.au