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The Siamese crocodile, thought to be extinct in Cambodia, is making a comeback thanks to sustained conservation efforts.
The Siamese crocodile, thought to be extinct in Cambodia, is making a comeback thanks to sustained conservation efforts.
To replenish their population, baby crocodiles are raised in captivity and then released into the western jungles of Cambodia.
Once Siamese crocodiles reach one meter in length, their chances of survival increase significantly.
For over a decade, the Siamese crocodile reintroduction program has been supported by the Cambodian government, Fauna and Flora and Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom.
There are around 1,000 left in the wild, including almost 400 in Cambodia.
