Walhi regrets the killing of crocodile<\/p>\n
SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Indonesian Environmental Forum
\n(Walhi) regrets the killing of a rare giant crocodile (Crocodilus
\nporosus) in Bulungan regency, a local Walhi official said here
\nyesterday.<\/p>\n
Abrianto Amin said killing the crocodile did not solve any
\nproblems, including why crocodiles in the local habitat often
\nattacked people.<\/p>\n
\"It could be because its habitat has been disturbed,\" he was
\nquoted by Antara as saying.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 6, Bulungan residents and local police killed a
\ngigantic crocodile measuring six meters in length and 2.5 meters
\nin diameter.<\/p>\n
The crocodile had attacked 14-year-old Mohtar, who was
\nswimming in the Kayan River.<\/p>\n
In Samarinda Seberang regency, residents have been hunting
\nanother crocodile which attacked Mangindara, 7, in Mahakam River.<\/p>\n
\"It is an indication that the habitat of the endangered
\nspecies has been disturbed and they have started to move to
\nsurrounding villages,\" Amin said.<\/p>\n
In the 1960s, Kayan River was known as a haven for crocodiles
\nin the region and people could easily see dozens of crocodiles
\nswimming in the river. There is also a tributary called Sungai
\nBuaya (Crocodile River).<\/p>\n
The species has been threatened with extinction because of
\nillegal hunting for its skin. There is no data on the number of
\nexisting specimens in the wild. (swe)<\/p>",
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