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In a Croc of Trouble Crocodiles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. But now, due to hunting and the loss of wetland habitats, nearly all species are in danger of extinction. We're Trying to Help
Watch a Video Clip of Our Cuban Crocodiles Every year our female crocodiles lay eggs, potentially adding new crocs to the SSP population. Keepers collect and transport Cuban crocodile eggs for controlled incubation to increase hatching success.
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The National Zoo breeds Cuban crocodiles for the Species
Survival Plan (SSP),
a cooperative breeding and conservation program among
North American zoos. 
If the eggs are fertile, we can expect hatchlings
about 90 days later. 
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about the Cuban crocodile
