The German Family Living with a Crocodile: Christian Kaulis and the Extraordinary Life of Ms. Meier

Ms. Meier became part of the Kaulis household more than four decades ago, joining them not just as a performer but as a permanent companion. For years she dazzled circus-goers with her calm presence and ability to interact with Christian on stage. But when the family decided to retire from the nomadic circus life in 2016, the crocodile retired with them. Rather than being sent to a zoo, she settled into a carefully prepared home environment that allows her to live as comfortably as possible.