Saving the world's rarest crocodile | 台北市立動物園資訊網

TheendemicandcriticallyendangeredPhilippinecrocodileisoneoftherarestanimalsontheplanet.Althoughrespectedbyindigenouscommunities,the ...

Saving the World’s rare Philippine crocodile – Winner of the Whitley Award donated by WWF-UK

The endemic and critically endangered Philippine crocodile is one of the rarest animals on the planet. Although respected by indigenous communities, the crocodiles have an image problem with outsiders. To many they are viewed as man-eaters and are even associated with corrupt politicians! In reality, the crocodile is small and will not attack people unless provoked.

Previously widely distributed throughout the Philippines, this species is now only found in Northern Luzon and South-western Mindanao Islands. Occurring mostly outside of protected areas, crocodiles are threatened by hunting and habitat loss. Hatchling survival is also very low and there are not enough unspoilt water bodies for juvenile crocodiles to grow up in safety....