A crocodile farm in Lamphun province (Thailand), known for breeding reptiles for leather, meat, and oil production, sacrificed 125 adult crocodiles due to the risk of them escaping after severe flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi. The owner of the farm located in the north of the country, Natthapak Khumkad explained that heavy rains caused erosion of a wall in the enclosure, increasing the risk of crocodiles escaping, which posed a threat to nearby communities. The breeding facility, which houses more than 700 crocodiles in total and has been operating for 17 years, made the decision for “public safety” reasons. Natthapak … Continue reading 125 Adult Crocodiles Culled at Thai Farm After Typhoon Wreaks Havoc on Enclosures