Feasibility of the Establishment of a Captive-Breeding Population of the American Crocodile
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Title:
Feasibility of the Establishment of a Captive-Breeding Population of the American Crocodile Report T-509
Creator:
South Florida Natural Resources Center/South Florida Research Center, Everglades National Park
John L. Butler
Place of Publication:
Homestead
Florida
Publisher:
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Abstract:
Current evidence suggests that there is something drastically wrong with the Florida American crocodile population. Population estimates indicate there may be fewer than 20 breeding females. Recruitment into the population gppears very low. While the answers to the precise causes of the population's decline may be answered in the next several years, corrective action most likely will take years. In the interim, the author considers that a captive propagation program would insure the survival of Florida - C. acutus stock against catastrophic loss, provide animals for restocking and research purposes, and be consistent with national and international efforts to conserve crocodilians. ( English )

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Source Institution:
Florida International University
Holding Location:
South Florida Natural Resource Center
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