US EditionMore decapitated crocodiles found in Queensland amid reports of body part black market
- Several crocodiles have been found dead with their heads chopped off in Queensland, Australia, raising concerns among wildlife campaigners. This surge in decapitations is believed to be a result of the illegal trade in crocodile parts, particularly their heads, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
- The decapitated crocodiles were discovered in the Norman River area, prompting an investigation by Queensland wildlife officers. Local fisherman Dylan Leschke suspects that the animals were killed by "trigger-happy" hunters trying to avoid detection.
- Removing larger dominant crocodiles can disrupt the ecosystem, as it creates a vacuum for more aggressive, younger crocs to take over. The population of saltwater crocodiles in Queensland has increased since their hunting was banned in the late 1970s.
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More decapitated crocodiles found in Queensland amid reports of body part black market
Local Aboriginal land council says at least six crocodiles have been found shot dead in the past two monthsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland wildlife officers are investigating the deaths and beheadings of several large crocodiles near the remote town of Normanton, in what appears to be a growing problem in the state.Rangers from the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLAC) have rep…
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Conservation authorities in the Australian state of Queensland are facing a mystery. They're investigating the deaths of several crocodiles. One of the...
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