Cuba preserves rare and precious crocodile species of the Americas
In order to preserve the rare crocodile species of Crocodylus Acutus of the Americas, Cuban ecologists are currently using a captive breeding method in a semi-natural environment.
In order to preserve the rare crocodile species of Crocodylus Acutus of the Americas, Cuban ecologists are currently using a captive breeding method in a semi-natural environment.
Crocodylus Acutus , also known by locals as "big nose crocodile" or "alligator" , is quite popular from the South of the United States to the North of South America, with the highest density in Central America. and some Caribbean countries.
Despite being considered the most aggressive predator in its habitat, this crocodile is considered vulnerable and is currently at risk of extinction due to hunting, pollution and loss. familiar residence environment.
Crocodile Crocodylus Acutus.
In order for this crocodile breed to reproduce in semi-natural conditions , the Cuban government introduced a specialized farm at the northern Ciego de Avila swamp reserve with adequate nutrition, Health care and safety.
The facility currently holds 1,185 individuals from breeding crocodiles, mature crocodiles and young crocodiles. Here are all conditions to protect, take care of and feed crocodiles.
Ciego de Avila said that during the breeding season (December to April), this crocodile can lay up to 400 eggs. Eggs will hatch after 85 days, and during this period they must be kept at the right temperature.
Cuba has built a number of crocodile conservation and research facilities, especially endangered species in six provinces.
Crocodile is a symbolic animal of Cuba and the island itself, due to its characteristics in the same geographical shape, is often likened to a crocodile lying on the Caribbean Sea.
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