Popular Post webfact Posted September 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2014 Siamese crocodile species found in Phitsanulok mountain rangePHITSANULOK, 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wileycoyote Posted September 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2014 Good ,it is refreshing to hear that wildlife can survive in spite of man. Hope they find some pangolin as well 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Katipo Posted September 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2014 Kind of the media to let the poachers know exactly where to find these rare and no doubt valuable crocodiles 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan michaud Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 or just escaped from someone's (il)legal crocodile farm ? aren't all crocodiles born in thailand siamese do they get nationality, loooooooooooooool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris Lawrence Posted September 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2014 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted September 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2014 Well If they are that rare I am sure the Chinese believe they will give you a hard on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsstar14 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catweazle Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Great photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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