In this Moroccan crocodile park, children learn about the environment

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In this Moroccan crocodile park, children learn about the environment  The Crocopark on the outskirts of Agadir is home to crocodiles, turtles and other reptiles. Here, children and adult visitors alike can learn about the human impact of nature.  READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/06/15/in-this-moroccan-crocodile-park-children-learn-about-the-environment  Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.    Africanews is available in English and French.  Website : www.africanews.com  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/  Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews

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00:00This animal park is not just a tourist attraction, but also a space to learn about the environment.

00:08The Croco Park in Agadir in Morocco houses crocodiles,

00:12and by observing their behavior and attending workshops,

00:15visitors can learn about these animals and the human impact on nature.

00:24The objective of this workshop is to teach children

00:28and to make them understand that reptiles are so important in our environment,

00:34especially that they are ectotherms,

00:37and with global warming and all the changes that are happening in our globe,

00:43this category of animals are highly endangered.

00:49So this is our objective.

00:53Crocodiles were native to Morocco until the 1970s,

00:57when the animals slowly disappeared from the country due to being hunted,

01:01but also because of droughts and heat waves,

01:04a problem that the park is now trying to counter.

01:09We have implemented certain ecological solutions to address this type of problem.

01:16We use an irrigation technique for certain plants called soyers and other techniques called mulking.

01:25We cover the areas that need to stay moist with argan shells,

01:28so that this layer, made of argan shells, helps the soil remain moist even during very hot periods.

01:33Today, the park spans four hectares and houses more than 300 Nile crocodiles,

01:42along with various other reptiles, turtles and a wide range of plants.

01:47Now, let's end the last threeiny hydrated minutes.

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01:51answer that means during its new由 of reflections and all of the need for the lifetime?

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