On the November 29th Carolyn Male MP, Member for Pine Rivers made a speech in state Parliament to urge the Department of Environment to refuse a Scientific Purposes Permit which would allow the harvest of wild crocodile eggs from Western Cape York.
In her speech Carolyn raised concerns about harvesting wild populations of crocodile eggs for research.
"The removal of crocodile eggs at any stage means those eggs have NO chance to become fully grown crocodiles as opposed to some chance."
"Harvest wild crocodile eggs, hatch them, grow them to a certain size, kill them to make handbags and matching shoes - then see what effect this has on the population and survival of our vulnerable crocodiles."
Australia Zoo shares this position and proudly fights against lethal research, wildlife consumption and trade, and urges everyone to refuse to purchase or eat any wildlife products, including crocodile, kangaroo and emu. Say no to wildlife products.
Terri, just found your article of June 2007 re the same thing. You spoke a lot of sense then and the same applies today. Really wish Steve was here; he'd know exactly what to do. Stick to yer guns Carolyn; you're doing a great job.
Gail from London18th December 2011 07:24:42 AEST
Simple message from me - LEAVE THE CROCS ALONE. They are without doubt one of Australia's true, real, live, awesome, living breathing treasures. There aren't many places in the world that can boast of having real live dinosaurs in their backyard. Millions of years of evolution, with very little change (very similar to the Great White) has enabled the croc to evolve into an awesome top predator with the only enemy, surprise, surprise, being man. They were here millions of years before us and, hopefully, they will still be here millions of years after us. I think Australians have a duty to look after and protect their treasures and Steve definitely showed us all that Crocs are just that. CROCS RULE Steve and let's hope they continue to do so. xx
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Gail from London 26th December 2011 07:01:52 AEST
Terri, just found your article of June 2007 re the same thing. You spoke a lot of sense then and the same applies today. Really wish Steve was here; he'd know exactly what to do. Stick to yer guns Carolyn; you're doing a great job.
Gail from London 18th December 2011 07:24:42 AEST
Simple message from me - LEAVE THE CROCS ALONE. They are without doubt one of Australia's true, real, live, awesome, living breathing treasures. There aren't many places in the world that can boast of having real live dinosaurs in their backyard. Millions of years of evolution, with very little change (very similar to the Great White) has enabled the croc to evolve into an awesome top predator with the only enemy, surprise, surprise, being man. They were here millions of years before us and, hopefully, they will still be here millions of years after us. I think Australians have a duty to look after and protect their treasures and Steve definitely showed us all that Crocs are just that. CROCS RULE Steve and let's hope they continue to do so. xx