PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT                   MAY 16, 2003

For immediate release

Crocodile Nesting Season…

.Stay away from river-courses and other nesting areas

The public is hereby advised that the period between February and August each year is the designated nesting season for crocodiles. All persons living in or near a river-course or wetland area are therefore, asked to take special care at this time as the animals are at their most aggressive during this period. If you must enter or work in these areas, please exercise extreme caution.

The public is further advised that killing, or maiming these animals is strictly prohibited by law. You may be fined a maximum of $100,000 or twelve (12) months imprisonment if convicted, under the Wildlife Protection Act. Please do not molest or kill crocodiles, regardless of circumstances or locations.

If crocodiles are found to be a threat to human activities, please contact the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), immediately at the following numbers: 754-7547-51 or 754-7543.

A wetland is a swampy or marshy area of brackish water where many fishes, animals and plants are found. It usually acts as a nursery for many of these young animals. Crocodiles usually nest their eggs in wetlands. Crocodiles are generally docile animals that shy away from humans activities.