The recent news reports of the giant 20 Foot crocodile caught in the Agusan Marshland in Mindanao brought worldwide attention to the plight of local crocodiles.

http://news.yahoo.com/giant-crocodile-captured-alive-philippines-134625838.html

Monsters of this size ( over 2,000 lbs ) are very rare around the world and especially in the Philippines, where human population has encroached on the habitat of the crocodiles. It was apparent that this large specimen had been running rampant with the local inhabitants and their livestock. The locals believe that another larger crocodile is still out in the wild and has been targeted to be trapped. The local authorities have vowed to keep this beast, called Lolong, alive and show it to the public as part of an ecotourism park.

We just hope that the Mayor of this small town in Bunawan, Agusan will safeguard and protect this magnificent specimen for the general public to see and be marveled at by the next generation. With the proper education and implementation, these crocodiles can be preserved and can co-exist with humans.