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Malaysia faces rising crocodile encounters due to habitat encroachment

Crocodile encounters are on the rise in Peninsular Malaysia, with over 300 captured since the start of 2024. Experts attribute this increase to human encroachment into crocodile habitats, leading to heightened risks for local communities. Despite awareness of the danger, some residents continue to frequent known crocodile territories for activities like fishing, though incidents of attacks, such as a recent one near Port Dickson, highlight the growing concern. AI

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Malaysia faces rising crocodile encounters due to habitat encroachment

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Malaysia reaches snapping point as crocodile encounters rise

    For regular anglers in the Malaysian coastal town of Port Dickson, the sighting of a crocodile in the waters while they fish by the jetties is nothing new. “I have seen three crocodiles while fishing there,” Razman Fozi, 33, said. The beach holiday destination in Negeri Sembilan …