SPOTTED: A 2.5-3m freshwater croc at Chinaman Creek Dam
A 2.5-3m freshwater croc at Chinaman Creek Dam
Read the full media release at http://www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au/documents/674573/41521387/140220_ChinamanCroc_MR.pdf
A wildlife officer from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection inspected Chinaman Creek Dam on Wednesday 19 February.
Through discussions with Cloncurry Council staff it was confirmed that freshwater crocodiles are present in the dam, with one estimated to be around 2.5m.
EHP is working with Cloncurry Shire Council to ensure that members of the public are aware of the animals and that freshwater crocodiles are not considered dangerous unless provoked or harassed.
This may include educational signage at the dam about freshwater crocodiles and the important role the species plays within the ecosystem.
Freshwater crocodiles are docile creatures whose diet consists of small animals including insects, fish, frogs, lizards, turtles and birds. Being timid animals, they would usually swim away from any human activity.
Freshwater crocodiles are protected and it is an offence to interfere with them without authorisation.
More information on freshwater crocodiles is available at www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/livingwith/crocodiles/freshwater_crocodile.html.
Photo credit: Chief Executive Officer Cloncurry Shire Council, David Neeves
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