The Gambia’s Hunters Association is facing fresh criticism after presenting a dead crocodile to President Adama Barrow during a meeting in Sandou Kirau Arafang on Sunday. The gesture, meant as a show of respect, has instead drawn public backlash and renewed questions about the country’s wildlife protection laws. Many Gambians[Read More…]
Tag: Crocodiles
Banjul Floods Raise Concerns Over Reptiles
The last weekend floods in Banjul have heightened concerns and fears over human interaction with crocodiles and snakes. It’s rainy season and this is that time of the year when reptilian guests make unsolicited appearances in the capital city. As Banjul witnesses massive encroachment on the habitats of wildlife due[Read More…]
Editorial: Will 2022 Rainy Season See More Crocodiles Killing In Banjul?
In the past few years during the rains, crocodiles have increasingly become unwelcome sights in Banjul. Will the city see more this time around? Conservationists have predicted more of this reptile-human interface as more land is needed for development. Banjul has witnessed an uptick in construction activities in the past[Read More…]
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