Get your teeth into this! Tuesday 22 October 2002 Whipsnade Wild
Animal Park hatches two dwarf crocodiles Keepers at Whipsnade
Wild Animal Park are snap happy, following the successful hatch
of two endangered west African dwarf crocodiles. Currently
measuring eight inches nose to tail and weighing in at 33g they
could give Steve Irwin a run for his money! The two crocodiles
hatched on 19 September 2002 following the removal of their eggs
for incubation, after they failed to hatch within the nest. The
beautifully marked dark brown little snappers can presently be
found swimming and showing off their numerous perfect white
teeth in a tank within the Conservation Room in the Discovery
Centre at Whipsnade. Presently enjoying a diet of insects and
chopped fish, the two crocs will gradually progress onto the
culinary delights of mice and rats. When they are strong enough
the two will be returned to their parents enclosure, where they
will eventually grow to approximately six feet in length. Robbie
Hutton, Head Keep