Why Are Crocodiles Being Seen In The Mary River?

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In recent years in the Maryborough area there have been concerns about the increase in croc sightings in the Mary River. Why has there been an increase in these sightings?

The Mary River stretches quite a distance up the eastern coastline of Queensland. Because of its extensive reach to the north of Maryborough, crocs do have the ability to travel the length of the river.

This is true even though they primarily prefer the warmer, temperate telegram data waters in the further north areas of the state.

The biggest reason why crocodiles are being seen in the Mary River is due to extreme weather events. Excessive flooding of the Mary River in recent years has transported the crocodiles much further south than where they are initially found.

These creatures aren’t known to swim great distances. Rather, they are carried out to faraway places by high water conditions. Furthermore, this is why crocs are found in ocean waters as well.

Extreme weather can carry push the crocs out to sea where they can survive without food or water and simply ride the waves and currents.