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02 Sep 2014
Cyprus plans crocodile farm as tourist lure
BY
Tom Anstey
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The crocodiles are valued at around €2,000 each
photo: Tom Anstey
An Israeli/Cypriot consortium has put forward plans to build a visitor attraction housing 1,000 crocodiles in Psematismenos, Cyprus. The plans for the crocodile farm, submitted to Cyprus’ Ministry of Agriculture, will see the attraction filled with Nile crocodiles – a freshwater crocodile which is the second largest living reptile in the world after the saltwater crocodile.
Israel in particular seems to have a vested interest in the project, as authorities want to get rid of the crocodile population in the country, but their slaughter is illegal, prompting the bid to send them to willing hosts.
Cyprus’ minister for agriculture, Nicos Kouyialis, met with the consortium and has ordered that the proposal be examined by veterinary services to ensure the project is safe for visitors and residents of the local area.
Each of the 1,000 crocodiles – which can grow up to 5m (16.4ft) in length and weigh 1,000kg (2,205lbs) – is valued at around €2,000 (US$2,600, £1,600) and consumes about one pound of meat on a daily basis.
Costs and further details on the attraction – which would be the only crocodile farm in the country – have not yet been revealed, with more information on the project to be unveiled if the plans gain approval.
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