Residents of Highland Oaks Park in northern Miami-Dade faced a dilemma when a female American crocodile approached homes, prompting authorities to relocate her. This incident reignited a debate among residents about the presence of crocodiles, with some viewing them as threats to pets and children, while others insisted on their protection under the Endangered Species Act. Neighbors on the NextDoor app speculated that canal gates might be contributing to the crocodiles' increased proximity to homes and suggested that humans should adapt to the reptiles' needs and habitats.
According to neighbors, the animals have caused controversy between residents who consider them a threat to pets and children and those who believe the animals should be left alone as they're protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
During the morning hours, one of the two crocodiles, a female, wandered toward a resident's doorstep for the second time in recent weeks.
On the NextDoor app, neighbors were blaming gates on the canals as a reason for the crocodiles moving into neighborhoods.
As some argued over how to handle the problem of 'ambush predators,' others contended humans need to do more for reptiles just trying to find a place to live.
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