March 21, 2007

Well, THAT'S a relief

A triumph for science:

he crocodile was on the brink of disappearing from South Florida, its only U.S. habitat, when it was originally listed as a federally endangered species in 1975. By 1976, the population was estimated at just about 300. Scientists now estimate there are up to 2,000 American crocodiles in Florida.

"Crocodiles were a part of Florida's history for hundreds of years until human activities such as urban development, agricultural conversion, and Preppy Girls wearing ridiculous polo shirts decimated their populations," said Sam D. Hamilton, the service's southeast regional director.

"In the past 30 years, we have made great strides in protecting this species and conserving its habitat," Hamilton said. "Today, we can celebrate their comeback."

I can rest easier tonight knowing that, when shark attacks are not in season, at least we'll have a steady stream of daily stories about crocs attacking Boca Raton golfers.

UPDATE: And trailer parks. Because what suburban Chicago trailerpark is complete without it's own gator pit?

Posted by Steve-O at March 21, 2007 08:31 AM | TrackBack
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we'll have a steady stream of daily stories about crocs attacking Boca Raton golfers

So it's a twofer!

Posted by: LB Buddy at March 21, 2007 09:36 AM

"human activities such as urban development, agricultural conversion, and Preppy Girls wearing ridiculous polo shirts decimated their populations,"

It's mostly the Preppy Girls what did it. They all had to have a crocodile on their shirts.

Posted by: rbj at March 21, 2007 11:30 AM