SIAMESE CROCODILE
The siamese crocodile is among the most threatened crocodilians. In 1992 it was reported as virtually extinct in the wild and in 1996 was accorded the IUCN Red List status of ‘Critically Endangered'.This status remains unchanged. Over the past decade new information on the ecology of the species has been documented, although it remains one of the least known crocodilians.
Commercial hunting for the skin trade and collection of live animals to stock crocodile farms, in the mid- and late-twentieth century respectively, are considered to be the principal causes for its decline. Current threats include illegal collection of eggs, juveniles and adults, habitat loss, incidental capture with fishing gear, and the inherent vulnerability of remnant populations due to their small size. (iucnredlist.org)
POACHING
Wild animals are being poached on a massive scale, with millions of individual animals of thousands of species worldwide killed or captured from their native habitats. Poaching poses a growing threat to elephants, rhinos, and other charismatic animals, as well as to smaller and more obscure creatures, like certain lizards and monkeys. (National Geographic)
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The IAPF was founded in 2009 and operates in southern and East Africa. The focus of the organization is ecosystem preservation, achieved through the two key functions of training and operations.
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Registered in four countries, Dr. Jane Goodall is our Patron and we have supported rangers that help protect over 6 million acres of wilderness across the continent. (IAPF.org)
