Crocodiles anyone?
Apr 21st 2015, 8:40 am
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Crocodiles anyone?
I didn't think that we had crocodiles here. At least I thought it was back in the olden days. But it seems we do 
Hopefully none in Penang.
A 3.6 metre crocodile weighing almost 400 kilos was captured in Banting by firemen. Banting is down a bit (south west) from Putrajaya. You can read a little bit here on the New Straits Times:
3.6m crocodile captured in Banting | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News
Hopefully none in Penang.A 3.6 metre crocodile weighing almost 400 kilos was captured in Banting by firemen. Banting is down a bit (south west) from Putrajaya. You can read a little bit here on the New Straits Times:
3.6m crocodile captured in Banting | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News
Apr 21st 2015, 9:35 am
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Re: Crocodiles anyone?
Seems your lucky up in Penang we have a few nasty ones living around Melaka in the mangroves apparently.
Fortunately we are not fond of swimming in the sea around these parts but I am told they have been seen near some of Seafood Restaurants near the coast
Current Distribution - Saltwater or Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Fortunately we are not fond of swimming in the sea around these parts but I am told they have been seen near some of Seafood Restaurants near the coast
Current Distribution - Saltwater or Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
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Apr 21st 2015, 9:46 am
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There was a dead croc floating in the river in Kuantan a few months ago when we were doing our Malaysia road trip.
At least 6 foot long.
At least 6 foot long.
Apr 21st 2015, 11:45 am
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even if no crocs in Penang, the article contributed with two new words to my vocabulary:
Extirpated and Itinerant.
I doubt that I will use them frequently :-)
Extirpated and Itinerant.
I doubt that I will use them frequently :-)
Apr 21st 2015, 12:09 pm
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Apr 21st 2015, 1:29 pm
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Re: Crocodiles anyone?
Wild and farmed ones here in Sarawak. Quite common.
Apr 21st 2015, 3:14 pm
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Apr 21st 2015, 4:41 pm
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Re: Crocodiles anyone?
It's all Greek to me 
Apr 22nd 2015, 2:03 am
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Re: Crocodiles anyone?
And in Sabah too, including a bisexual variety - Tuaran Crocodile Farm | Places / Destination | Sabah, Malaysian Borneo
Apr 22nd 2015, 2:25 am
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Hovite,
I hope that they won't be subject to extirpation due to their sexual itinerancy.
I hope that they won't be subject to extirpation due to their sexual itinerancy.
Apr 22nd 2015, 3:34 am
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Gunner45, I don't think so as long as they keep their breath fresh and their teeth nice and white by brushing them night and day (like in the advert
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Apr 22nd 2015, 9:17 am
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Congrats to Garbatellamike and Gunnar for their proficiency in the English language 
Apr 22nd 2015, 9:18 am
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