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By Djamal Cook

'Psychic' crocodile named Speckles predicts Labor leader Anthony Albanese will win Saturday's federal election

'Psychic' crocodile named Speckles predicts who will win Saturday's federal election.

A prehistoric election pundit has put the bite on the nation's leaders, predicting the "winner" of Saturday's federal election, in a very Top End fashion.

But would you put your faith in a so-called "psychic" crocodile?

Speckles, a 4.7 metre saltwater crocodile, was tasked with predicting whether Prime Minister Scott Morrison, or Labor Leader Anthony Albanese, will prevail. 

He was presented with posters of the two contenders at Crocodylus Park in Darwin, which were attached to a few meaty treats.

Like many swing voters, Speckles started out a little indecisive about which candidate to choose, before finally landing on Mr Albanese as the winner.

The massive saltie has predicted Anthony Albanese will end Scott Morrison's reign as Prime Minister this weekend. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

It remains unknown how the snap poll was decided, with the psychic saltie staying silent on his methods.

Tour guide Payton Prosser said he wasn't sure how Speckles would personally vote, if the croc was given the chance. 

"I don't think Scomo's got the guts to tell him his policies, neither would the other bloke," he said. 

"[They're] more than welcome to come down and talk to him about it, but it'll fall on deaf ears."

Speckles the crocodile predicts Anthony Albanese as the "winner" of Saturday's election.  (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

Speckles didn't stop at deciding the next Prime Minister, with his eyes then set on the Northern Territory seat of Solomon.

The 600-800 kilogram giant picked the Country Liberal Party's Tina MacFarlane over Labor's Luke Gosling, who is seeking a third term in office.

The 35-year-old crocodile didn't take long to make his pick.  (ABC News: Michael Franchi)
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