2nd Crocodile, even larger, spotted at Sg Buloh Wetlands the same day National Parks opens their Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation

Another crocodile was sighted along the Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve by James Peh, a nature photographer. In his post, he said, “This is much bigger than the first one spotted on the same day. Glad to be able to see the whole body of this big guy.”

National Parks (NParks) the lead agency for animal health and welfare warned people that though crocodiles may look slow, they can actually move quickly, so be careful not to provoke or feed them.

NParks also stated on their website that Saltwater Crocodiles are cold-blooded reptiles that rely on external sources of heat, which is why they’ll be seen basking in the sun during the day.

NParks also mentioned that crocodiles suffer from the destruction of their habitats, over-hunted for their meat and skin which is sold to make quality leather commonly used on bags and shoes. And their hatchlings are sometimes sold off as pets too.

NParks announced that they’ve opened their Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation wherein they provide veterinary care and rehabilitation for harmed, lost and abandoned wild animals, ranging from mammals, reptiles, and birds. The centre would help these animals be nursed back to health and prepare them to go back to their home.

The newly opened Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation is equipped with surgery areas, x-ray equipment for diagnosing injuries and other ailments, and indoor-outdoor housing where the injured animal could recover.

NParks also announced that they’ll be strengthening their collaboration with partners who share the same advocacy of wildlife rescues, such as Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) and Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

NParks ended their post saying, “Such efforts help to strengthen the conservation of our biodiversity, as we transform into a City in Nature!” /TISG