Though protected by law, they are under enormous pressure from the illegal collection of eggs and live animals. Around a thousand crocodile farms have been established in Cambodia, and many farmers have admitted to buying wild-caught crocodiles. Once on the farms, the wild Siamese crocodiles are easily hidden among the captive-bred crocodiles. In addition, sSome of the most important crocodile sites in the mountains are also under serious threat from hydroelectric dams. While the recovery of wild populations could take decades (each Siamese crocodiles takes at least 15 years to reach sexual maturity), the Cambodian Crocodile Conservation Programme has made strong progress since 2001, including: 1. Trained government wildlife officers to become proficient crocodile biologists and established the national crocodile database to aid decision-making; 2. Conducted the first radiotelemetry study of Siamese crocodiles and gained valuable new insights into their diet, reproduction and the area and type of habitat they need; 3. Led the first scientific explorations of many rivers, which identified 33 crocodile sites and discovered a number of new species; 4. Launched a nationwide awareness campaign, and achieved recognition of Siamese crocodiles as a national conservation priority. 5. Published the Siamese Crocodile Survey and Monitoring Handbook for fieldworkers in Southeast Asia. 6. Established a network of community wardens and sanctuaries to safeguard the last breeding colonies of Siamese crocodile.