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Endangered crocodiles break out of their shells

The Philippine crocodile, also known as the Mindoro crocodile, is a freshwater reptile considered to be among the endangered species.   
A Philippine crocodile hatches from an egg at a crocodile farm in Manila.
A Philippine crocodile hatches from an egg at a crocodile farm in Manila.Romeo Ranoco / Reuters

The Philippine crocodile, also known as the Mindoro crocodile, is a freshwater reptile considered to be among the endangered species.   

Caretaker Serge Acquiatan helps a Philippine crocodile as it hatches from an egg at a crocodile farm in Manila July 28, 2011.
Caretaker Serge Acquiatan helps a Philippine crocodile as it hatches from an egg at a crocodile farm in Manila July 28, 2011.Romeo Ranoco / Reuters
Newly hatched Philippine crocodiles at a crocodile farm in Manila.
Newly hatched Philippine crocodiles at a crocodile farm in Manila.Romeo Ranoco / Reuters
A Philippine crocodile hatches from an egg at a crocodile farm in Manila.
A Philippine crocodile hatches from an egg at a crocodile farm in Manila.Romeo Ranoco / Reuters
Newly hatched Philippine crocodiles at a crocodile farm in Manila.
Newly hatched Philippine crocodiles at a crocodile farm in Manila.Romeo Ranoco / Reuters