'We must protect this species' - Siamese crocodiles are under major threat now, says WWF in Cambodia

WWF Cambodia country director Seng Teak said on Thursday (Jan 18, 2024) that Siamese crocodiles (crocodylus siamensis) are one of the most endangered species on the planet. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) and Fauna & Flora International (FFI) are stepping up breeding activities in Cambodia’s Siamese crocodile sanctuaries.

They are also working closely with local communities to ensure the sanctuaries are protected, as the remaining crocodile population, as well as the nests of other endangered species, is threatened by poaching and habitat loss.