Community-led efforts are helping revive and save Siamese crocodiles from the brink of extinction. Siamese crocodiles are native to Southeast Asia and considered guardians of the wetlands by many communities. However, their population declined drastically due to hunting and habitat loss as a result of which they have been declared a critically endangered species. In Laos, a conservation program led by local groups is helping revive the population. They collect eggs from wild nests and raise baby crocodiles till they are ready to go back into the wild. Watch this video to learn more.This article was originally published on Mongabay

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