NParks takes a science and community-based approach to wildlife management. In the case of estuarine crocodiles like the one sighted near Marina East Drive, public safety is a major consideration as they are apex predators and stealthy and opportunistic feeders.
When there are sightings of crocodiles in Singapore, NParks will first assess if there is an immediate threat to public safety. For example, if it is sighted at recreational places, NParks will trap and relocate or rehome it. If there are no suitable options for relocation and rehoming, it will be humanely put down. This approach is aligned with that taken in many other jurisdictions. The crocodile found near Marina East Drive was a large adult – around three metres long.
When there are sightings of crocodiles in Singapore, NParks will first assess if there is an immediate threat to public safety. For example, if it is sighted at recreational places, NParks will trap and relocate or rehome it. If there are no suitable options for relocation and rehoming, it will be humanely put down. This approach is aligned with that taken in many other jurisdictions. The crocodile found near Marina East Drive was a large adult – around three metres long.
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