KUCHING: Sarawak plans to create crocodile-free zones and crocodile sanctuaries to manage the growing number of reptiles and reduce conflict with humans, says Datuk Len Talif Salleh.
The state Deputy Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister said the number of crocodiles in the state based on sightings is estimated to have nearly doubled from 13,500 in 2014 to almost 25,000 this year.
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