Crocodile

Queensland’s higher penalties for crocodile conflicts welcomed

A community organisation advocating to change the laws in Queensland to reduce the incidents involving human-crocodile conflict has welcomed the new increased penalties by the State government. Community Representation Of Crocodile or CROC, compromises of scientists and wildlife educators, boasting extensive experience in crocodile management and science. The Wire’s contributor from Ngaarda Media Asad Khan …

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New research ‘teaching’ crocodiles not to eat cane toads in Western Australia

New research shows feeding baited cane toads to freshwater crocodiles in Western Australia’s north could prevent major destruction of the species. With the invasive cane toad having made its way across Australia, scientists from Macquarie University are working with WA’s Banuba Rangers. The study has seen great success using ‘taste aversion practices,’ by conditioning the …

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