General
Fewer crocodiles captured in the Northern Territory as poor wet seasons restrict movement
Two drier-than-average wet seasons in the Top End have had an impact on saltwater crocodile movements, with catch numbers for the year well below average.
Key points:
- 229 crocodiles were captured this year, down from more than 300 in 2018
- NT rangers have been finding the crocodiles in backyards and rural areas this year
- Two unusually dry wet seasons may be forcing the animals to stay within a smaller area
NT Parks and Wildlife ranger Tom Nichols has been catching crocodiles for four decades.
He said this year had been unusually quiet.
“We’ve had two bad wet seasons in a row so the crocs just don’t seem to be moving around,” he said.
Just 229 crocodiles were captured this year, which is well below 2018, when the equivalent of one crocodile per…
-
Noosa News24 hours agoEverything Worth Seeing at Melbourne’s RISING Festival
-
General16 hours agoPrime Minister Anthony Albanese attacks Peter Dutton and calls on Australians to vote for stable leadership
-
General24 hours agoCase against Queensland social media influencer accused of torturing baby ‘complex’, court hears
-
Noosa News16 hours agoSunshine Coast Influencer accused of drugging baby for social media attention faces bail breach allegations