The document discusses the issue of hunting crocodiles. Some argue that crocodile populations are growing rapidly and moving into human settlements, causing crocodiles to see humans as prey. However, others argue that crocodiles avoid humans and hunting them unsustainably could cause them to become threatened. The document suggests crocodile farming as a way to control crocodile numbers while creating an economic opportunity.
The document discusses the issue of hunting crocodiles. Some argue that crocodile populations are growing rapidly and moving into human settlements, causing crocodiles to see humans as prey. However, others argue that crocodiles avoid humans and hunting them unsustainably could cause them to become threatened. The document suggests crocodile farming as a way to control crocodile numbers while creating an economic opportunity.
The document discusses the issue of hunting crocodiles. Some argue that crocodile populations are growing rapidly and moving into human settlements, causing crocodiles to see humans as prey. However, others argue that crocodiles avoid humans and hunting them unsustainably could cause them to become threatened. The document suggests crocodile farming as a way to control crocodile numbers while creating an economic opportunity.
Ms. Maha (9:51-10:01) Opinions are divided concerning the issue of hunting crocodiles. There are those who view crocodiles as a huge threat arguing that they are multiplying rapidly and moving into highly populated regions. Consequently, crocodiles began to consider humans as prey due to the ever-increasing number of both humans and crocodiles in the same place. However, opponents of hunting crocodiles insist that crocodiles never attack humans deliberately since they are naturally inclined to avoid us. Furthermore, conservationists also warn that crocodiles could soon become a threatened species if hunting them went on at this rate. Finally, crocodile farming is introduced as the best means of both keeping crocodile numbers under control and creating a profitable trade. (114 words) Arguments for: 1. Crocodile population rising 2. Crocodiles moving into areas inhabited by humans 3. Crocodiles learn quickly to regard humans as prey 4. Too many people and crocodiles in one place Arguments against: 5. They do not intentionally attack humans 6. Their instinct is to avoid humans 7. Could be hunted to extinction 8. A small number of attacks on humans (in mangrove swamps) 9. Crocodile farming is a suitable alternative/economic resource