Conservation Win: Critically Endangered Crocs Make Historic Return
In a plot twist worthy of a wildlife documentary, five nests of Siamese crocodiles – a species once thought to be functionally extinct – were discovered in Cambodia's Cardamom National Park. The nests produced 60 hatchlings in late June, marking the largest successful breeding event in over two decades. 🌍✨
Park rangers and local communities tracked the nests like VIPs at a red-carpet event, monitoring 106 eggs daily. Their efforts paid off when 60 tiny crocs emerged – roughly the population of a small college lecture hall. 📚🐣
Why This Matters
These armored babies represent 91% of Cambodia's wild Siamese crocodile population, according to conservation groups. The species, which starred in ancient Khmer temple carvings, nearly vanished due to habitat loss and hunting. This discovery proves conservation efforts are working better than a TikTok dance challenge gone viral. 💃📈
