Yeah, ditto, Philippines is NOT Indonesia.

The articles say the the things are protected.

Now, what do they do with it? Release it back after the photo shoot?

What does this thing eat? Carabao? Or mostly fish, or do they eat so little at that size that metabolic processes are nearly at a standstill? How OLD is it?

I don't know the answers but would like to.

Protected?

If I had little kids around, I'm thinking a dead stray dog stuff with about 20 lbs of Decon would be a good investment in my kiddie's extended longevity.