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NEWS
THE CROC PRESS Regular coverage of crocodilians and people in headlines worldwide.
By Wes von Papineäu News Page Editor Email: crocnews@crocodopolis.net _________________________________________________
Week of 31 December 06
06 January 07 New movie based on story Of giant Nile croc "Gustave"
A new film to be released nationwide on January 12 by Hollywood Pictures, titled Primeval, is loosely based on accounts of the storied giant Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), named "Gustave." The African crocodile is alleged to be the killer of many humans and has been sought for capture for years. http://primeval.movies.go.com/ Contributed by I. Dupont
06 January 07 India forest officials seek power To shoot mafia in gharial sanctuary
The Forest Department of India has sought powers to shoot illegal miners and weapons to deal with the powerful mafia who are mining stone and sand in the Gwalior-Chambal division, which includes sensitive gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) habitat critically threatened by the abuse of the miners and mafia. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1884316,0015002100000001.htm Contributed by I. Dupont
06 January 07 Malaysian mint puts endangered crocs On commemorative gold coins
The Royal Mint of Malaysia is commemorating several endangered species of its country in a limited release series of newly minted gold coins. The species recognized in images on the individual coins designs include the Malyan Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii), the Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), and the Indopacific crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). The purpose of the coin release: "To instill public awareness, particularly among the young generation, on the importance of protecting these animals, their habitat and environment." http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=238103 Contributed by I. Dupont
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January 07
At Phoenix reptile sanctuary, Some Florida natives dwell
A
sympathetic description of the Phoenix Herpetological Society's Reptile
Sanctuary where Daniel Marchand cares for 51 alligators (Alligator
mississippiensis) and other herps taken from illegal breeding
operations, drug dealers and other "crazies" (the
reporter's words, not your editor's) who thought they'd be cool
pets. http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070106/LOCAL/701
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January 07
No more crocodiles in Cayman waters
After
the live capture last weekend of a 3m/9ft crocodile, Grand Cayman
officials are denying that there are anymore crocodiles in local waters. http://www.caymannetnews.com/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000100/010
03 January 07 Croc attack wound 'a love bite', Says park curator
A far north Queensland zoo worker has been bitten by a 3m/9ft crocodile and suffered puncture wounds to his hands and fingers. The park's curator, Terry Carmichael, says "I've seen worse bites on [the] Crocodile Hunter on telly and I've certainly seen worse dog bites." http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1821027.htm
02 January 07 Alligator survives after run over by car
A
link to a video news item describing the Florida police reaction to an
alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) that was run over on a busy highway. Deputies said the
0.9m/3ft alligator was hit just after midnight Tuesday. http://www.local6.com/news/10651452/detail.html
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January 07
Crocodile in farmer's well
Indian fire service personnel are perplexed as to how a 1.8m/5ft -long, 17kg/37.5lb crocodile got into a 15.2m/50ft -deep well. The croc was recovered after three days of pumping out most of the 6.1m/20ft -depth of water and will be sent to a specialist institution. http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/01/stories/2007010106960400.htm^ BACK TO TOP
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