Miss Traditional contestant Michelle Pala (L) from the Central Highlands Province has her necklaces fitted by relatives before performing in the contest held in the Papua New Guinea capital city ...

A 29-year-old from Central Province says ... crocodiles for food, clothing, decoration, spiritual practices and tourism draws. There are no alligators in Papua New Guinea.

Miss Traditional contestant Michelle Pala (L) from the Central Highlands Province performs during a competition in the Papua New Guinea capital city of Port Moresby October 29, 2005.