"The latest data shows that there are approximately 2400 mature individuals in the wild. Without the great work in the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park in Cuba, the species would disappear from its habitat within five years at the most. Hybridization with other species of crocodiles and human activities also affect the population negatively.”
"We don't know how to preserve and effectively develop the population yet. Therefore, we need more research. But the combination of the species' long lifespan, which increases the risk of hybridization, illegal hunting and habitat changes make working conditions difficult and thus reduces the chances of two pure individuals meeting and mating. Furthermore, we fear that the Cuban Crocodile's already small habitat may be used for other purposes, unless we do something active as soon as possible."
Etiam Pérez Fleitas, Specialist in Wildlife and Research, Enterprise for the Conservation of Zapata Swamp, Cuba