Siamese crocodile species found in Phitsanulok mountain range

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Siamese crocodile species found in Phitsanulok mountain range

PHITSANULOK, 17 September 2014 (NNT) - A small population of Siamese crocodiles, which is a critically endangered freshwater crocodile species native to Thailand, have been recently discovered atop the Chomphu mountain range in Phitsanulok province.

Locals living in Noen Maprang District of the province have led a team of journalists to uncover the newly discovered freshwater crocodile population by going on an arduous 13-kilometer trek atop the mountain.

As the group arrived, they have discovered a few Siamese crocodiles measuring at least two meters long and almost a dozen crocodile eggs at the scene.

Residents have requested related agencies to help conserve this critically endangered species, as Siamese crocodiles are now on the brink of extinction. However, their presence atop the mountainous area indicates that the ecosystem within the province is still rich with natural resources and teeming with life.


-- NNT 2014-09-17

[wileycoyote]

Good ,it is refreshing to hear that wildlife can survive in spite of man.

Hope they find some pangolin as well

[Katipo]

Kind of the media to let the poachers know exactly where to find these rare and no doubt valuable crocodiles

[allan michaud]

"their presence atop the mountainous area indicates that the ecosystem within the province is still rich with natural resources and teeming with life."

Possibly.

Or maybe someone released them there, and maybe they are hybrids. In any case I would not believe this until they have conducted DNA tests.

Wild Siamese crocs are as common as rocking horse crap, so I hope it is true.

[belg]

or just escaped from someone's (il)legal crocodile farm ?

aren't all crocodiles born in thailand siamese

do they get nationality, loooooooooooooool

[Chris Lawrence]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2751322/Smile-guys-s-snap-Rare-Siamese-crocodiles-shown-hatched-Britain-s-zoo-reptiles.html

Above article shows the croc's and that eggs have just hatched. Only 8 were hatched and they say there are only 500 left in the world.

A very beautiful animal.

[bangon04]

Good ,it is refreshing to hear that wildlife can survive in spite of man.

Hope they find some pangolin as well

wonder if the Chinese have invented any ancient traditions regarding the consumption of crocodile parts or eggs....

[canuckamuck]

Well If they are that rare I am sure the Chinese believe they will give you a hard on.

[marsstar14]

or just escaped from someone's (il)legal crocodile farm ?

aren't all crocodiles born in thailand siamese

do they get nationality, loooooooooooooool

Frankly, I appreciate your humor but I would suggest you to do some reading on about these Siamese crocs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_crocodile

Contrary to your belief, the farm-raised crocodiles that you see in tourist attractions across Thailand are actually of a different breed. The ones in the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm can reach up to 6 meters. Siamese crocs are actually rather small, only up to 2 meters in length on average.

On a side note, these are the actual crocs that were discovered. Pictures are taken from the Post Today website.

[khaowong1]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2751322/Smile-guys-s-snap-Rare-Siamese-crocodiles-shown-hatched-Britain-s-zoo-reptiles.html

Above article shows the croc's and that eggs have just hatched. Only 8 were hatched and they say there are only 500 left in the world.

A very beautiful animal.

Thanks for the photo's..

[MZurf]

Imagine taking a dip in a mountain stream - the only thing you think you need to worry about is a horny trout, and then.......ooops!

Is nowhere safe anymore!?

Edited September 17, 2014 by MZurf

[catweazle]

Great photo!

[Goshawk]

Locals living in Noen Maprang District of the province have led a team of journalists to uncover the newly discovered freshwater crocodile population by going on an arduous 13-kilometer trek atop the mountain.

If you go down to the woods today, You're sure of a big surprise!

Hope they get the full protection they deserve.