Crocodiles Culled in Controversy: West Bank Euthanasia Sparks Debate
A decades-old bask of crocodiles in the West Bank has been euthanized due to repeated escapes and poor living conditions. The reptiles, initially brought as a tourist attraction, faced inhumane treatment and posed risks. Officials consulted veterinarians for humane culling, amid legal protections for the animals.
A longstanding bask of crocodiles in a West Bank Israeli settlement has been euthanized following years of escapes and neglect.
Authorities decided to cull the crocodiles, citing both public safety concerns and poor living conditions, with the exact number of animals euthanized not disclosed.
The crocodiles were originally brought to the region as a tourist draw but over the years were left in deteriorating conditions, raising ethical and safety issues.
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