Orinoco crocodile’s description
I am one of the most imposing reptile in the world. At the beginning, I feed on insects, but when I grow up, I tend to diversify my preys : fish, 30kg mammals, snakes, caimans… I fear nothing !
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Population
Close to extinction
Threats
Up to 7 meters
Size
150 to 350
kilos
Weight
Where do I live ?
I am endemic in the Orinoco Belt, in Columbia and in Venezuela.
Which threats ?
From 1930, I have been hunted by millions because of my skin’s quality, which almost conducted to the extinction of my specie. Since the 1970’s, hunting me is forbidden, but poaching carries on and pollution degrades my habitat.
Kiwiwho’s word to save the Orinoco crocodile
It is only a few years since I begin to beneficiate from reintroductions in my natural Aboutment, in Columbia and Venezuela. Unfortunately, the task is not easy : These Aboutmental programs suffer from the lack of money.
You too, help us to raise awareness about Orinoco crocodile’s fate !
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