The Return of the Siamese Crocodile - Conservation and Recovery in Southeast Asia

Explore a 45-minute talk detailing the remarkable conservation journey of the Siamese Crocodile, one of the world's most endangered reptiles, from near extinction to recovery in Southeast Asia. Learn how the discovery of a small population in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains sparked an innovative conservation program by Fauna & Flora that combines traditional beliefs, local community engagement, and modern technology. Discover how conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer Pablo Sinovas leads efforts incorporating captive breeding, rewilding strategies, indigenous knowledge, environmental DNA testing, and creative solutions like acoustic telemetry to save this wetland predator. Gain insights into how this unique approach to wildlife conservation successfully integrates traditional practices with cutting-edge scientific methods, demonstrating an effective model for species recovery programs.