On Monday, February 24, the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development (SACD) and the Belize Forest Department responded to reports of a dead crocodile in Corozal near the shoreline.
The juvenile female Morelet’s crocodile, weighing around 20 lbs, had a head measuring 13 cm (eye to eye) and 17 cm (eye to snout). Its tail and right-side limbs were missing, making further measurements difficult.
A deep wound under its jaw suggested a fishing hook injury. Severe trauma to its head, neck, and back indicated sharp object wounds. Clean cuts were also found where the missing limbs should have been.
Crocodiles are a protected species in Belize, and harming them is illegal. The Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (CBWS) provides a safe habitat where they help maintain a balanced ecosystem.
If you have information about this dead crocodile incident or witness illegal activities harming wildlife, contact SACD or the Belize Forest Department. Let’s protect our natural heritage together!
📞 SACD: 480-1440
📞 Belize Forest Department: 501-302-2208
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