A low-flying chopper apparently signalled the mating season for crocodiles on a farm in Queensland, Australia. It may sound bizarre, but it is what it is.&nbsp;

It happened when a Chinook pilot reportedly attempted to fly particularly low over a saltwater crocodile farm.&nbsp;

The aim was to let the visitors on board take photos of some of the farm's inmates - the 3000 crocodiles.&nbsp;

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The helicopter flying low, however, shockingly awakened the crocodiles' sexual desires, prompting them to "mate like mad".&nbsp;

When the&nbsp;crocodiles heard the disturbance, all the large bulls rose up, screamed, and rumbled at the skies, according to John Lever, who is the owner of the Koorana Crocodile Farm.&nbsp;

And by the time the helicopters left, they'd already started making some serious orgiastic baby-making.&nbsp;

Lever told ABC: "All of the big males got up and roared and bellowed up at the sky, and then after the helicopters left they mated like mad."&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/amphibians-are-vanishing-at-an-alarming-rate-scientists-warn-645511">Amphibians are vanishing at an alarming rate, scientists warn</a>&nbsp;

Notably, saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) mate annually and time their mating to coincide with the ideal time to lay eggs in a burrow or nest.&nbsp;

Thunderstorm seasons are not ideal as the hatchlings may drown in flood waters following severe rains and storms.&nbsp;

Hence, they wait for the thunderstorm season&nbsp;to pass for the mating, when the offspring are more likely to hatch. Also, with the warm and wet weather, October is a great time in Northern Australia.&nbsp;

Therefore, some experts believe that the crocodiles misunderstood the noise and vibrations caused by the helicopter rotors and thought it's&nbsp;thunderstorm season.&nbsp;

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A low-flying chopper apparently signalled the mating season for crocodiles on a farm in Queensland, Australia. It may sound bizarre, but it is what it is. It happened when a Chinook pilot reportedly attempted to fly particularly low over a saltwater crocodile farm.

A low-flying chopper apparently signalled the mating season for crocodiles on a farm in Queensland, Australia. It may sound bizarre, but it is what it is. It happened when a Chinook pilot reportedly attempted to fly particularly low over a saltwater crocodile farm. The aim was to let the visitors on board take photos of some of the farm's inmates - the 3000 crocodiles. Also read: Faking death? Female frogs have unique sex strategy, they also avoid persistent males The helicopter flying low, however, shockingly awakened the crocodiles' sexual desires, prompting them to "mate like mad". When the crocodiles heard the disturbance, all the large bulls rose up, screamed, and rumbled at the skies, according to John Lever, who is the owner of the Koorana Crocodile Farm. And by the time the helicopters left, they'd already started making some serious orgiastic baby-making. Lever told ABC: "All of the big males got up and roared and bellowed up at the sky, and then after the helicopters left they mated like mad." Also read: Amphibians are vanishing at an alarming rate, scientists warn Notably, saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) mate annually and time their mating to coincide with the ideal time to lay eggs in a burrow or nest. Thunderstorm seasons are not ideal as the hatchlings may drown in flood waters following severe rains and storms. Hence, they wait for the thunderstorm season to pass for the mating, when the offspring are more likely to hatch. Also, with the warm and wet weather, October is a great time in Northern Australia. Therefore, some experts believe that the crocodiles misunderstood the noise and vibrations caused by the helicopter rotors and thought it's thunderstorm season. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian and US Army soldiers were trained jointly on the howitzers and Chinook helicopters during their Yudh Abhyas 2019 exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

The exercise "Yudh Abhyas" started on September 5 and will continue till September 18.&nbsp;

It is a part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation.

Chinook and ultra-light howitzers have been acquired by India also and both would be used during Exercise HimVijay in Arunachal Pradesh near the China border in October.

This is the 15th edition of the joint exercise hosted alternately between the two countries.

Both armies are jointly training, planning and executing a series of well-developed operations for neutralisation of threats of varied nature.ln the end, a joint exercise will be undertaken by both countries in an operational setting under a UN mandate.&nbsp;

Indian and US Army soldiers were trained jointly on the howitzers and Chinook helicopters during their Yudh Abhyas 2019 exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Indian and US Army soldiers were trained jointly on the howitzers and Chinook helicopters during their Yudh Abhyas 2019 exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The exercise "Yudh Abhyas" started on September 5 and will continue till September 18. It is a part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation. Chinook and ultra-light howitzers have been acquired by India also and both would be used during Exercise HimVijay in Arunachal Pradesh near the China border in October. This is the 15th edition of the joint exercise hosted alternately between the two countries. Both armies are jointly training, planning and executing a series of well-developed operations for neutralisation of threats of varied nature.ln the end, a joint exercise will be undertaken by both countries in an operational setting under a UN mandate.

Yudh Abhyas 2019: US, India troops train jointly on howitzers, Chinook helicopters

Indian Air Force officially inducts Chinook heavy-lift choppers

Boost for high-altitude operations: Indian Air Force inducts four Chinook helicopters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first unit of four <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-chinook-helicopter-handed-over-to-india-at-philadelphia-boeings-facility-194538">Chinook heavy-lift choppers</a> on Monday in Chandigarh, where the helicopters have been deployed. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa presided over the induction ceremony.

''Country faces multiple security challenges, we require vertical lift capability across a diversified terrain. Chinook has been procured with India specific enhancements; it's a national asset,'' Dhanoa said.

''Chinook helicopter can carry out military operations, not only in day but during night too; another unit will be created for the east in Dinjan (Assam). Induction of Chinook will be a game changer the way Rafale is going to be in the fighter fleet,'' Dhanoa added.

India has paid close to $1.5 billion for 15 of the helicopters which will be used to deploy troops and machinery at high-altitude locations.

India was officially handed over the first of the Chinook helicopters on February 1. The handover took place at Boeing's facility in Philadelphia in the presence of Indian ambassador to the US Harsh Shringla.

The Chinook is operated by 18 other defence forces around the world.

Large sections of the Chinook fuselage, interestingly, are being manufactured in India.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first unit of four Chinook heavy-lift choppers on Monday in Chandigarh, where the helicopters have been deployed. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa presided over the induction ceremony.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first unit of four Chinook heavy-lift choppers on Monday in Chandigarh, where the helicopters have been deployed. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa presided over the induction ceremony. ''Country faces multiple security challenges, we require vertical lift capability across a diversified terrain. Chinook has been procured with India specific enhancements; it's a national asset,'' Dhanoa said. ''Chinook helicopter can carry out military operations, not only in day but during night too; another unit will be created for the east in Dinjan (Assam). Induction of Chinook will be a game changer the way Rafale is going to be in the fighter fleet,'' Dhanoa added. India has paid close to $1.5 billion for 15 of the helicopters which will be used to deploy troops and machinery at high-altitude locations. India was officially handed over the first of the Chinook helicopters on February 1. The handover took place at Boeing's facility in Philadelphia in the presence of Indian ambassador to the US Harsh Shringla. The Chinook is operated by 18 other defence forces around the world. Large sections of the Chinook fuselage, interestingly, are being manufactured in India. (With inputs from agencies)

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In pictures: India gets its first Chinook helicopter from US's Boeing

India was officially handed over the first of the Chinook helicopters at Boeing's facility in the presence of Indian ambassador to US Harsh Shringla during ‘India-Chinook Transfer Ceremony’ which took place at &nbsp;Boeing's facility in Philadelphia on Friday.&nbsp;

In 2015, India had placed the order for 22 AH-64E Apache attack, and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook transport helicopters and will receive all of them in 2019. &nbsp;

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The AH-64E Apache attack and CH-47F(I) Chinook transport helicopters are the newest models of the aircraft which are expected to help modernise the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet.

According to Boeing, Apache is the world’s leading multi-role attack helicopter and CH-47F Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that can help in delivering heavy payloads to high altitudes. Both of them are also being used by the US Army.

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CH-47F Chinook is also being operated by 18 other defence forces around the world. Large sections of the Chinook fuselage are being manufactured in India.

Boeing is also training Indian Air Force (IAF) crew for the helicopter. In October of 2018, 4 pilots and 4 flight engineers of IAF were trained for Chinook helicopters in Delaware USA.

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India is the 14th nation use Apache and 19th nation to use Chinook in its forces.&nbsp;

Ambassador Shringla lauded the "growing industry partnerships between India and US and commended Boeing for their commitment for the commitment to make in India."

DGAO, Air Marshal A Dev, from Air HQ (Vayu Bhawan), Consul General of India in New York Sandeep Chakravorty and Air Attache Air Cmde Shivanand were also present on the occasion.

India was officially handed over the first of the Chinook helicopters at Boeing's facility in the presence of Indian ambassador to US Harsh Shringla during ‘India-Chinook Transfer Ceremony’ which took place at Boeing's facility in Philadelphia on Friday.

India was officially handed over the first of the Chinook helicopters at Boeing's facility in the presence of Indian ambassador to US Harsh Shringla during ‘India-Chinook Transfer Ceremony’ which took place at Boeing's facility in Philadelphia on Friday. In 2015, India had placed the order for 22 AH-64E Apache attack, and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook transport helicopters and will receive all of them in 2019. The AH-64E Apache attack and CH-47F(I) Chinook transport helicopters are the newest models of the aircraft which are expected to help modernise the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet. According to Boeing, Apache is the world’s leading multi-role attack helicopter and CH-47F Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that can help in delivering heavy payloads to high altitudes. Both of them are also being used by the US Army. CH-47F Chinook is also being operated by 18 other defence forces around the world. Large sections of the Chinook fuselage are being manufactured in India. Boeing is also training Indian Air Force (IAF) crew for the helicopter. In October of 2018, 4 pilots and 4 flight engineers of IAF were trained for Chinook helicopters in Delaware USA. India is the 14th nation use Apache and 19th nation to use Chinook in its forces. Ambassador Shringla lauded the "growing industry partnerships between India and US and commended Boeing for their commitment for the commitment to make in India." DGAO, Air Marshal A Dev, from Air HQ (Vayu Bhawan), Consul General of India in New York Sandeep Chakravorty and Air Attache Air Cmde Shivanand were also present on the occasion.

First Chinook helicopter handed over to India at Boeing's facility in Philadelphia 