The same with the crocodiles. When we're up catching sea snakes we're in the really remote peninsula, and the crocodiles were as thick as the sea snakes. So it was a really good, healthy eco-system. Unfortunately, though, in those northern waters a lot of them get shot and dealt with in a rather harsh manner, because they've got the reputation of eating people. What we're seeing now here, not so much just here, but globally, is a typical reaction to a large predatory animal.
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest crocodiles on the planet, and the largest reptile in the world.
Through our educational programs, animals that seem dangerous are being seen with a new respect. Australians and other people in countries that do have crocodiles and alligators should be very, very proud of them. Crocodiles should be seen as the king of all Australian animals. First, my Dad set up the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park. He's always had a burning passion for reptiles and Australian fauna.