South Florida Croc Resurgence Threatens People

The American crocodile is starting to make a comeback. The crocs numbers are expanding, meaning they will be living in more residential backyards as it expands back into its historical range now populated by millions of people. (April 7)

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Science & Technology

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• crocodile
• recovery
• south
• florida
• croc
• resurgence
• threatens

[PTKilowatt]

Mrs. Esco needs to take a look around at where exactly she is living: a beach that borders on swampland.

The crocodilians (both crocodiles and alligators) were there before people ever were, and their lovely golf course is where their swamp used to be. It's going to be a fact of life that there will be a big lizard in the water hazard occasionally.

[dizzydup]

If you don't like the wildlife here, then go back to New York or Canada or wherever the fuck your from. You fucks in your new townhomes and subdivisions are the ones invading. Live with it, or get the fuck out, you have no room to cry about it.

[skinsrulez1997]

@jdfish88 Bud, I majored in Environmental Sciences, mostly for North America. I would know. Yes, American Crocodiles if that is what you are talking about are wild animals and should not be messed with, but they are very passive NOT gentle. I once took my kids 5 feet away from a crocodile and it didn't even hiss. You must be mistaking the American Crocodile for the American Alligator. The American Alligator is extremely aggressive and territorial. Also, where did you see this crocodile? *Tamed.

[jdfish88]

@skinsrulez1997 how are they not dangerous crocodiles are more high tempered then alligators . they are a predator with only one thing on there mind and thats surviving . they can not be taimed so there for they are dangerous . but that doesnt mean we should kill them all thats just wrong but your crazy if you think they are not dangerous , ive seen both species in the wild crocs and alligators and i know they are not gentle animals

[skinsrulez1997]

American Crocodiles are not dangerous whatsoever. Don't mistake them for Alligators or any other types of Crocodiles. CLAM DOWN!

[vampiroangelico]

@Nilopollis Very well said! Alligators and crocodiles were here long before humans were even a species, and all they ask for is to live. It is up to us humans to be intelligent enough to avoid contact with these creatures, by posting signs around bodies of water where they have been seen. Unfortunately, not all humans are smart enough for that, without even counting the many bloodthirsty rednecks out there who kill these important animals for sheer fun.

[TheOptimus1993]

Poor crocodile. Christine, I understand your fear. But these crocs are very docile. They will not run out to get you. My dear lady, you need to buck up. Trust me you are more likely to be struck by lightning. I hope it is still alive. It made no fight when you got it. So at least let it live!

[Inquisitor53]

@DaddyWarbucks452 Aww, did someone get their feelings hurt? Is somebody wearing their heart on their sleeve? Did somebody run out of their midol or are you just PMSing? What upset you, did my mentioning thinning out stupid people hit a nerve due to your being a prime example? Poor thing. Let me make it up to you by sending you a box of delicious manchineel fruit. They're quite tasty... How about some sandbox tree seed pods, enough for 2 or 3 in every room of your house? They're very unique...

[DaddyWarbucks452]

@Inquisitor53 kill yourself if you think humans are so bad. I'm human and I'm proud; bitch.