Photo © Janelle Deverry

Results of a recent survey in north Queensland indicated that about 65% of respondents wanted a crocodile cull introduced.

This confirms that public antagonism towards crocodiles is increasing.

Allegedly there are more sightings of crocodiles than ever before. This does not come as a surprise to Wildlife Queensland.  As the growing population along the east coast is crowding in on crocodile territory, developing swamps, clearing mangroves (legally or not) and building on riverbanks more encounters are inevitable. 

Until 1974 estuarine crocodiles were hunted to the brink of extinction in Queensland.

Habitat destruction is now considered a major threat to their survival. It is estimated that less than one percent of eggs laid achieve adult status. Crocodiles have been with us as key predators in wetlands and marine environments for millions of years. Do not let Government take action to satisfy the whim of an ill informed public.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service must protect crocodiles and their habitat and at the same time ensure people can co exist. After all the original inhabitants of Australia achieved this.

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