The
Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) is a relatively small freshwater crocodile found only in the Philippines and is named after the island of
Mindoro in
Luzon. The largest specimens do not grow longer than 3 meters (10 feet) and most are smaller. It is in the critically endangered list of the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) though thankfully, several conservation societies have created captive breeding and releasing programs for it. These Philippine crocodiles are in the
Agos (flow) section of the
Manila Ocean Park.
Pinoy Trivia: The Tagalog word for crocodile is
buwaya, which is the most common term and image we use to depict corrupt law enforcers and politicians who prey on innocent people. Poor crocodiles.
Natural or man-made, take a refreshing dip in Watery Wednesday.
Somehow I have a problem looking upon crocodiles with much sympathy...I don't think they should be killed or become extinct, but they are ferocious creatures and like human meat - at least the ones in Africa do!
ReplyDeleteCrocodiles are interesting...but not at all cuddly. :) But I guess corrupt law enforcers aren't either!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting post! I did not know that these smaller crocodiles existed here! And great shots!
ReplyDeleteAm sure that those crocodiles will live much longer than those not taking care of the law.
ReplyDeletePlease have a wonderful Wednesday.
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Hilda, buwaya is a very familiar word when I was growing up helping my papa tend our grocery. And we were conveniently located across from the "bee eye ar" building.
ReplyDeleteI find them terrifying.
ReplyDeleteHoped you had a wonderful Easter.
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All I can say is that I hope you didn't drop you purse or camera on the big rock!!
ReplyDeleteHilda, they look a bit similar to the freshwater crocs here. Also endangered.
ReplyDeleteI like the way the word is used for corrupt officials, something my adopted country knows all about.
Buwaya? Indonesian people call them buaya...
ReplyDeleteGreat captures...
http://thehappyfamilies.blogspot.com/2010/04/bogor-katulampa-dam.html
scary little critters. We only have bears, mountain lions and deer around. fun photo.
ReplyDeleteHey Hilda,
ReplyDeleteThose are scary looking, LOL! I would not want to be near those things.
Thanks for the comment, and yes the kids are getting way too big, FAST! LOL!
I really like the angle here Hilda. I thought the trivia was pretty interesting too. Completely different animal than they borrow the name from around here.
ReplyDeletea lot of their cousins are in Davao ... LOL!
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Great info! They look scary and do not really look too small....Christine
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute & little...in the photo :)
ReplyDeleteFrightening kind of beasts, but what's more frightening is their near extinction. I'm so glad for the concervation groups.
Yep! I've seen their huge cousins at Davao Crocodile Farm.
ReplyDeleteIf only they don't harm people.
Great photo of the crocs. Thanks for sharing the background information, too.
ReplyDeleteHahaha you're so right Hilda, buwayas are so visible everywhere, the sosyals called them crocs.
ReplyDeletegentil gentil, pas envie d'aller faire une caresse ;o)) ils sont impressionnants et beaux...de loin
ReplyDeleteI hope they return the favor to humans if I ever bump into one :)
ReplyDeleteI find them cute :) Nung umuwi ako dami ko nakitang buwaya sa probinsya namin :) Aside from crocs, sosyals called them lacoste :)
ReplyDeleteI did not know there were crocs in teh Phillipines.
ReplyDeleteI learned something new today, I did not know about these crocs. Great post and photos.
ReplyDeleteHehhehe interesting...happy WW!
ReplyDeletegreat shot. This is teh kind of createures that I have some love/hate feelings toward. They are fascinating.
ReplyDeleteWe have crocodiles roaming the roadways here sometimes. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteHere is my Watery Photo, hope to see you stop by to view. It's always great to have you visiting.
excellent capture, hilda.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the Crocks are protected for future generations to see.
ReplyDeleteThe Crooks may look the same but I hope they become extinct.
Nice analogy, Hilda.
tres impressionnant !
ReplyDeleteI think all animals (including humans) have their place. Crocodiles don't bother me in particular. But I might think differently if one crossed my path and chased me down!
ReplyDeleteThey look very well fed!
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ReplyDelete«Louis» doesn't do reptiles of ANY description...
so he doesn't want to meet either them or their relatives....
Scary but fascinating animals. Too bad that they are on the "critically endangered list".
ReplyDeleteI don't mind seeing them in pictures but I wouldn't want to run into one of these creatures. :)
ReplyDeleteAs far as crocs go, these are kinda cute. I wouldn't want to meet one in a dark alley tho.
ReplyDeleteBreeding and RELEASING programs?? Oi!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I've seen of Philippine crocodiles, although I've seen a few of their cousins in the wild. I would think the crocodiles would object to using the word 'buwaya' to describe corrupt public officials.
ReplyDeleteSince I hit the wrong 'comment' for the post below, I will say that I think this is a clever way to solve a problem.
ReplyDeleteoh their cousins! hahaha... my nephew went to avilon zoon yesterday and talks about these this morning.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I guess I would like to have a safe distant...
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