Hey, wildlife enthusiasts! 🌿 Guess what? Cambodia just had a major reptilian baby boom! 🐊✨
In an exciting turn of events, conservationists have stumbled upon five nests of the nearly-extinct Siamese crocodiles in the heart of Cambodia's Cardamom National Park. This is the largest number of nests discovered in over two decades! 😮💚
\"These five nests contained 106 eggs, of which 66 were fertilized,\" the conservation group shared in a joint press release on Thursday. \"Our park rangers and community members kept a close eye on them. As a result, a total of 60 Siamese crocodile eggs successfully hatched between June 27 and 30, 2024.\" 🐣🎉
This hatchling boom is incredible news for the species, which has been teetering on the brink of extinction. It's like nature's own comeback story! 🌟
Conservation efforts are paying off, and with these new little crocs, there's hope for the future of these majestic creatures. Let's give a big shoutout to the heroes working tirelessly to protect them! 👏💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
