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Although the official range for saltwater crocodiles stops near Gladstone, it is widely regarded that the Mary River is the most southerly range limit for crocodiles. To protect the endangered Mary River cod breeding season, a ban on fishing in the upper Mary River catchment and adjoining creeks is enacted between 1 August and October 31. [18]
Protected area in the Northern Territory, Australia Mary River National Park Northern Territory IUCN category II (national park) Mary River National Park Nearest town or city Humpty Doo Coordinates 12°42′S 131°43′E / 12.700°S 131.717°E / -12.700; 131.717 Established 20 May 1966 (1966-05-20) Area 1,215.25 km 2 (469.2 sq mi) Visitation 336,400 (in 2017) Managing authorities ...
In May 2012, a 3.5-metre (11 ft) saltwater crocodile was found in the Mary River between Brothers Island and the mainland near the locality of Beaver Rock, significantly further south than the normal range for such a crocodile.
In May 2012, a 3.5-metre (11 ft) saltwater crocodile was found in the Mary River between Brothers Island and the mainland, significantly further south than the normal range for such a crocodile. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] As per Queensland Government policy, crocodiles spotted south of the Boyne River are trapped and relocated to their natural habitat by ...
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection consider the Boyne River to be the southern habitat extent of the saltwater crocodile. However, crocodiles can occasionally be found as far south as the Mary River. [4] The river was named in 1823 by John Oxley [5] as it reminded him of the River Boyne in Ireland.
The Fort Worth Zoo announced the hatching of two gharial crocodiles on July 24, 2024. This is the second year in a row that eggs from this critically endangered species have hatched at the zoo.
In July 1952, Portion 23A (just over seven acres) was purchased in Mary Sigrid Fleay's name. Portion 18A (just over twenty-one acres) was bought in October 1952. Further land acquisitions were made in June 1958 with the purchase of Portion 19A (just over 15 acres (6.1 ha)) and later, around 1965 a purchase of just over seven acres.
Scientists believe rare rescue is a sign that the fearsome reptiles may be capable of compassion