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    An Education Kit for Primary Schools (Grades 5 - 7)

 

Learning about crocs

Take our croc facts tour


QPWS rangers are skilled in the capture and
relocation of crocodiles to ensure public safety.

 

 

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introduction

Why crocodiles?

2

 

 

croc features

Habitat, distribution, evolution and adaptations of estuarine crocs.

       
3

 

 

croc relationships

Illustration and notes on tidal estuarine habitat, croc feeding and breeding behaviour, and feeding relationships between species in the same habitat.

4

 

 

living safely with crocs

Newspaper reports of croc attacks that illustrate the don'ts related to living with crocs; cartoon and supporting text that illustrates safety issues.

       
5

 

 

croc conservation

Different points of view about croc conservation, removal and eradication in the form of personal statements and letters to the editor.

6

 

 

managing crocs

Explanation of various management techniques used relation to crocs.

       
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crocs on show

Description of croc tourist attractions and results of visitor surveys; brochure illustration

8

 

 

croc farming

Explanation of processes involved in commercial farming of crocs

     
9

 

 

croc dreaming

Traditional Aboriginal stories

10

 

 

croc appreciation

Celebrate crocs with a Crab Rap