The fate of the Nile crocodile in African waterways

The fate of the Nile crocodile in African waterways

Regarding the crocodile as a 'pest' and 'vermin' has contributed to determining the fate of the Nile crocodile in African waterways. They have been destroyed for economic and sporting reasons with disregard for the ecological balance in the waterways. Looks at attitudes that prev...

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Veröffentlicht in:African affairs (London) 1987-04, Vol.86 (Apr 87), p.197-207
1. Verfasser: Musambachime, M C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Africa
Crocodiles
Public opinion
Waterways
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Zusammenfassung:Regarding the crocodile as a 'pest' and 'vermin' has contributed to determining the fate of the Nile crocodile in African waterways. They have been destroyed for economic and sporting reasons with disregard for the ecological balance in the waterways. Looks at attitudes that prevailed in pre-colonial and colonial times, and also the myth of men-crocodiles that have helped to place the crocodile on the endangered species list. (GAW)
ISSN:0001-9909