Pakistan begins crocodile farming to boost leather industry and tourism

In a groundbreaking move, crocodile farming has officially begun in one of Pakistan’s hottest regions, aiming to bolster the leather industry and attract tourism. The initiative, launched at Bhambhore Farmhouse near Jacobabad, marks a significant step in diversifying the country’s agricultural and commercial ventures.

The farm, owned by a local landowner, provides a natural habitat for these formidable reptiles, which thrive in swampy and pond-rich environments. Currently, the farm houses ten imported crocodiles, with plans for rapid population growth once breeding begins.

According to the farm owner, crocodiles take approximately five years to mature, reaching up to 21 feet in length and weighing nearly a ton. Their skins are highly…