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Happened to be checking something on crocs on ISIS and noticed no Saltwater Crocs listed for Thrigby (updated 5th July)? Is this another ISISism or have they had problems??
Fine that Thrigby maintain salties, but why Paignton should ... I can not phantom. These salties are not even a wee bit endangered ... I think they are just a gimmick as known "maneaters". What a sad deal, ay!
Just got back from visit to Thrigby for the first time. Impressed with the crocodile house. Present were 2 muggers; 2 salties; and 5 american alligators. The sign by the muggers said they are joint owned with London and Bristol zoos. Does anybody know any more details about this??
Not sure about London Zoo and the muggers; I've never heard of it before, and being quite a unique and rare species, I would've thought I'd know something of it.
Just got back from visit to Thrigby for the first time. Impressed with the crocodile house. Present were 2 muggers; 2 salties; and 5 american alligators. The sign by the muggers said they are joint owned with London and Bristol zoos. Does anybody know any more details about this??
They are on long term breeding loan from London and Bristol to Thrigby Hall.