(ENDANGERED SPECIES) WASHINGTON DC — Two endangered Cuban crocodiles hatched at the National Zoo, making them the first successful hatchlings in 25 years. The baby croc’s mother was born in the wild and at 55 years old, was thought to be barren. There are fewer than 6,000 Cuban crocodiles in the wild and are only found in two small areas of Cuba. Read on for more on these miraculous bundles of joy. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE RESCUE) Chinese police rescued 3,600 Siamese crocodiles from becoming an exotic meal in some of southern China’s restaurants. The Siamese crocodile is an endangered reptile and nearly extinct in the wild. The rescued crocodiles are now being seen by vets, but unfortunately some died in transport due to heat stroke. Read on for how Chinese officials are trying to end the illegal smuggling and whether their efforts can save the species. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FACTS) Have you ever wondered where some animal sayings come from? Do elephants ever forget? Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Read on to find out which animal myths are fact or fiction. — Global Animal
(CROCODILE IN CAPTIVITY) PHILIPPINES — Lolong, the 20-foot saltwater crocodile that was caught in the Philippines, is now serving as the main attraction in a tourism park. PETA is demanding the giant crocodile’s release on the grounds that he can’t cope with the stress, which has already manifested through his refusal to eat. But releasing Lolong back into the wild could mean putting residents’ lives in danger as well as the reptile’s. Read on and decide for yourself if it is justifiable to hold this extraordinary animal in captivity. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) Conservationists in Cambodia are celebrating the hatching of a clutch of eggs from one of the world’s most critically endangered crocodiles, the Siamese crocodile.
Crocodiles can surf ocean currents to take long leisurely journeys across open seas in the South Pacific, a researcher said Wednesday.
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