Sunday, January 27, 2013

1 Crocodile, 2 Crocodiles... 15,000 Crocodiles!

Associated Press Photo

     Relentless rain storms have left many places in and around South Africa battling flood waters. However the rising water is not the only problem locals have had to deal with around the Limpopo River. A reptile farm in the area began to fear of their walls giving way during the flooding. So they opened their gates allowing 15,000 crocodiles to run free and inhabit the Limpopo River which previously had not had many crocodiles. Zane Langman, a relative of the farm owner, has stated that many have been captured, mostly at night since their eyes uniquely glare red when light shines on them. He said they will need to rely heavily on farmers to contact them whenever a crocodile is spotted. One crocodile was captured on a school rugby field 75 miles from the reptile farm. They can cover a large amount of area very quickly.

New York Times Article