The relocation of Old Faithful, a well-known crocodile in Lakefield National Park, to Australia Zoo has drawn criticism from activist groups and the area's traditional owners.
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- Old Faithful, a crocodile relocated by Steve Irwin in the 1990s, has lived in Lakefield National Park for three decades.
- The Department of Environment removed Old Faithful, citing concerning behavior linked to illegal feeding, but no fines have been issued for feeding crocodiles. 16s
- Residents and traditional owners have not received evidence of the crocodile's alleged problematic behavior. 45s
- Old Faithful was transported 2,000 kilometers to Australia Zoo, prompting local criticism and calls for his return or relocation nearby. 1m 9s
- Efforts to bring Old Faithful back are increasing, but it may be too late to reverse the move. 1m 20s