DNA confirms discovery of Siamese crocodiles to give new hope for breeding programme

Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight – at a wildlife rescue centre in Cambodia.

DNA from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of Phnom Tamao centre showed nearly half were Siamese crocodiles, Crocodylus siamensis, until recently believed to be extinct in the wild.

"For the first time in Cambodia, we have a captive population of animals that we know 100% are pure-bred Siamese crocodiles," said Adam Starr, manager of the Cambodian Crocodile ...

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