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Taiwanese crocodile expert, Chiu Hsi-he, hosts a variety of crocodile collections at a zoo in Tianan, offering visitors a different kind of wildlife experience. 54-year-old Chiu developed an interest in unique animals and learned how to interact on a personal level with many wild creatures, thanks to his rural childhood. 32 years ago, after reading an article about endangered crocodile species, he ventured to open an animal park where he could reproduce crocodiles and assist in their preservation. Some 100 crocodiles from Venezuela were initially imported to start his farm, and more additions joined as his park grew in size and variety. Recently, instead of reproducing crocodiles, he has turned his attention to managing a zoo of unique animals for tourists to visit. Among all the different species of crocodiles in his zoo, a 25-year-old, 1250 kg saltwater crocodile draws the most attention with its massive size and vicious appearance. Although stout and motionless most of the time, a single bite from this crocodile would weigh down more than 270 kg (600 pounds) on its victim -- enough to cause significant injury to most living creatures. But the crocodile's bite poses a seemingly small threat to Chiu. He calmly interacts with the large reptile -- brushing its teeth and even tickling it. His show-stopping act is to place his arm into the crocodile's gaping jaw. Chiu reads foreign books and articles on how to approach crocodiles safely, but he says the real trick lies in...