The 2.18-meter freshwater crocodile released back to its original habitat in North Cotabatao early this week may have imbibed some doggy characteristics.
The night before its release, the crocodile kept moving around his enclosure—as if excited, according to caretaker Hernand Dapudong.
Since its capture Malang had been calm, but that night it began to move its tail to the left and right and create splashes, reports Edwin Fernandez and Williamor Magbanua on Philippine Daily Inquirer.
So, was it trying to say something?
A more plausible explanation comes from Veronica Guzman, manager of Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, who accompanied the reptile on its way back home.
Malang was in heat.
“During this summer season, Philippine crocodiles mate and reproduce,” she said, adding that there was a need to boost the population of freshwater crocodiles as only about 200 of them remain in the wild and in conservation centers.
Baby Malangs, here they come! And no catching them this time, please.
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Photo for illustrative purposes only. That is not Malang, he was too excited to sit for us.
