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American Crocodile
Community and Society
Win a brand-new motorbike at Aces Wildlife Rescue’s first annual Christmas raffle
Aces Wildlife Rescue, the only wildlife rehabilitation organization serving Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, is hosting a Christmas raffle with a brand new 2022 Honda xr150 motorbike up for winning. The drawing will be held on Christmas eve at 8PM at The Truck Stop. Tickets are BZ$50 and are available at The Truck Stop or ACES by calling 623-7920. All proceeds go to support Aces operations.
Community and Society
Despite conservation efforts, another American Crocodile is butchered on Ambergris Caye
According to ACES, the remains of the mature female animal was found floating in the Sewage Waste Treatment lagoons (WASA ponds) with a fractured skull, stab wound through the belly, and a clean slice through the base of the tail. This latest poaching incident brings to light the continued increase of illegal activities committed against the natural environment and the lack of enforcement by local authorities.
Community and Society
ACES rescues Crocodile Thomas on Ambergris Caye
On Monday, October 8th the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) rescued a 10-foot-long American Crocodile north of San Pedro Town named Thomas, who was found with a fishing line wrapped around his snout and leading down his throat.
Conservation
ACES educates 2018 Camp Starfish attendees
ACES were on hand teaching Camp Starfish attendees all about the American and Morelet crocodiles of Belize. The children even got to meet and pet 'Enchilada', a rescue croc!
Conservation
School children learn about crocodiles with ACES
The students at The Island Academy (TIA) enjoyed an interactive lesson on Crocodiles on Tuesday, February 6th courtesy of the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) team.
Government
Slaughtered jaguars prompt GOB to act, crocodile mutilations on the island goes ignored
The Government of Belize is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the culprits responsible for the death of two young jaguars in less than a month. However, they are also disappointed at the level of motivation when it comes to other protected wildlife, such as the illegal poaching and mutilation of American crocodiles on the island, which has been largely ignored by the governmental authorities.
Pets & Animals
Cautious with Crocs during hatching season
With the onset of hatching season for the saltwater tolerant American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, the people of Ambergris Caye should be cautious around Belize’s shores.
Pets & Animals
Disturbing cruelty towards crocodiles raise concerns for ACES
ACES is imploring the general public to stop animal cruelty, explaining that these reptiles are essential to the health of the world’s ecosystems.
