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NEWS
THE CROC PRESS
Regular coverage of crocodilians and people in headlines worldwide.
Wes von Papineäu News Page Editor Email: crocnews@crocodopolis.net _________________________________________________
Week of 25 March 07
17 March 07 Your News Page Editor goes on leave Your illustrious News Page Editor is on a break from news duty temporarily. I'll try to keep the news coming until he returns. - I. Dupont ________________________________
24 March 07 American
crocodile makes comeback
A phone call to Cindy Schulz, spokeswoman for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, confirmed that the Final Rule of the agency downlisting the crocodile to "threatened," takes affect April 19. - I. D. For information directly from the agency regarding the status change, visit here:. http://www.fws.gov/verobeach/WhatsNew/Press_release/Crocodile%20re classification%20in%20Florida.pdf For a copy of the Final Rule, visit here: http://www.fws.gov/policy/library/E7-5037.html In 1976, the crocodile population (Crocodylus acutus) in South Florida — the animal's only habitat in the United States — was 200 to 300 individuals. Today, the population has grown to 1,400 to 2,000 individuals, not counting hatchlings. Link: http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070322/NEW Link: http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070322/ Link: http://washingtontimes.com/culture/20070322-113042-1690r.htm Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/03/070321-crocodiles An article from Allheadlinenews.com erroneously reported that the change in the crocodile's status was only proposed. Link: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006844018
26 March 07 New Texas gator season has teeth
This story is a follow-up to the recent coverage regarding the new Texas alligator hunting season. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has conducted alligator hunts in the fall in 22 Southeast Texas counties that the department has deemed their core habitat. Those counties will be closed during the spring season, but in any other county in which alligators can be found the season is open. http://www.tylerpaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070325/SPORTS02/703240343
26 March 07 Alligator won't be removed From Orlando pond
Some Baldwin Park residents in Orlando, Florida, USA were a bit surprised to run across a new neighbor that's lounging in the sun near a popular trail. An alligator has set up camp in a BP retention pond between a path that walkers and joggers use and a trail that's under construction. The alligator, however, is not legally considered a nuisance, and will remain where he is. http://www.wftv.com/news/11390053/detail.html
26 March 07 Rangers search for alligator In Ohio Pond
In Vandalia, Ohio, USA, park rangers were out in Monday afternoon looking for an alligator in a local pond. http://www.whiotv.com/news/11390285/detail.html
26 March 07 Woman stopped at Gaza-Egypt border Wearing girdle of live crocodiles
A woman was caught with three crocodiles strapped to her waist at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing after guards noticed that she looked "strangely fat," officials said. The incident, which took place on Thursday, sparked panic at the crossing. - Associated Press http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/03/26/gaza.crocodiles.ap/
26 March 07 Alligators in the crosshairs
A follow-up piece on a continuing story: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is touring the state, taking comments from hunters, environmentalists and anybody else interested in the fate of what has been described as both a symbol of the state's wild lands and as a terrifying monster with a brain smaller than a peanut. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/orl-gatorrules2607mar26,0,32 2221.story?coll=sfla-news-florida
25 March 07 Crocodile fossil hunt is big fish story
This article is a follow-up to the 16 March story Oregon's Jurassic Croc, describing the accomplishment of the amateur paleontologist who discovered the skeleton of the fish-tailed Thalattosuchia. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/columnist/vergano/2007-03-25-
25 March 07 Hunters need to learn tricks to be Successful with alligators
Texas, USA residents will begin alligator hunting on April 1. This piece offers instructions on regulations and the details of hunting and trapping. http://www.tylerpaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070325/SPORTS02/70324
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