Recovered by our officials Mr Hasnain & Mr Naeem from illegal possession of teenager vendor boy in Karachi, (given chance on promise & production of surety bond for not doing same again). These baby Crocs have been safely released in their 'Sanctuary' where there is abundant 1/4
food i.e insects, crustaceans small fish & safe surrounds.
In #wild female croc reach sexual maturity up to 6 years (length 1.5 to 2 meters) whereas in case of male it is 10 yrs when it reaches almost 2.5m length.
Female lays 10 to 46 eggs that hatch within 55 to 70 days. 2/4
In #wild female croc reach sexual maturity up to 6 years (length 1.5 to 2 meters) whereas in case of male it is 10 yrs when it reaches almost 2.5m length.
Female lays 10 to 46 eggs that hatch within 55 to 70 days. 2/4
The baby Crocs hv only 10% survival rate in wild. Mothers r very aggressive care takers of babies. The attack in case of any danger to eggs or hatchlings & some time may take hatched babies in jaw to take them at safer sites. The Crocs have been victims of misunderstanding. 3/4
The documentaries wherein crocs r shown killing & tearing their hunt have further aggravated the misconception.
There is a dire need to read for its environmental services, to extend respect & care to this wonderful creature. 4/4
There is a dire need to read for its environmental services, to extend respect & care to this wonderful creature. 4/4
