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In China curiosity, it seems, killed not only the cat, but also the crocodile.
Several hibernating crocodiles in a Shenzhen park were killed by curious tourists who attacked them with stones , the Shenzhen Evening News reported on Thursday.
The tourists were intrigued at the sight of motionless crocodiles and thought they were dead, said a park staffer. Some threw stones and empty bottles at them. Several crocodiles were killed.
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“Some tourists are very fond of throwing things at crocodiles,” said a frustrated staffer, “they’ve thrown bottles, garbages, stones, and sticks.”
The story triggered heated discussions on Sina Weibo, China’s twitter-like service, where angry netizens lashed out at the attackers.
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“What is the problem with our education?” asked a netizen. "And why isn't the park stopping this?"
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