Crocodile Attacks Increase
06/20/2013
Crocodile feeds at Darwin's Crocodile Farm in Australia.
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Of all animals that live both on land and in water, the crocodile is among the most threatening to human beings. And in northern Australia, attacks have increased greatly since crocodile hunting was banned in the 1970s.
Today, wildlife officials in Australia’s Northern Territory are working to protect humans from the animals. Their efforts began after several deadly attacks in recent years. The new “Crocwise” campaign even involves school children. The message being presented to students is clear: One of nature’s most effective killers lives among them.
Rachel Pearce works with the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. She recently met with school children in the city of Darwin. Ranger Pearce spoke about the dangers of the world’s biggest reptile. She showed them the remains of a crocodile’s head.
One little girl definitely understood Ms. Pearce’s message. She said you must not swim near crocs.
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