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NEPA warns the public not to molest crocodiles 
Monday, 11 January 2010 
NEPA advises against catching crocodiles.
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has issued a public advice against molesting crocodiles, at any time.
According to NEPA it has become aware that there are persons who are attempting to catch crocodiles, as a means of gaining national prominence.
The environmental agency warned that while crocodiles are generally docile, they can become aggressive, if provoked.
NEPA also cautioned the public that under the Wildlife Protection Act killing or capturing crocodiles is an offence punishable either by 12 months imprisonment, a fine of $100,000 or both.
The Agency also warned that extreme caution should be exercised when using areas close to swamps, wetlands and/or gullies, which are natural habitats for these animals.
It also stated that where there is heavy rain, it is also likely that the animals will move with flood waters.
Monday, 11 January 2010 NEPA advises against catching crocodiles. According to NEPA it has become aware that there are persons who are attempting to catch crocodiles, as a means of gaining national prominence.
The environmental agency warned that while crocodiles are generally docile, they can become aggressive, if provoked.
NEPA also cautioned the public that under the Wildlife Protection Act killing or capturing crocodiles is an offence punishable either by 12 months imprisonment, a fine of $100,000 or both.
The Agency also warned that extreme caution should be exercised when using areas close to swamps, wetlands and/or gullies, which are natural habitats for these animals.
It also stated that where there is heavy rain, it is also likely that the animals will move with flood waters.