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This is a Caiman and is related to the crocodile. The official word is “a semiaquatic reptile similar to the alligator but with a heavily armored belly, native to tropical America.” I love the picture, and still don’t feel the need to see one!
There are so many things I will never see. It does make me truly grateful for those who are willing to share what they see. I know it is not the same as seeing it in person and still I enjoy it very much.
I am not even sure if the animals still exists. Do you know?
Looks a little mean to be a pet.
How is a caiman different from an alligator?
I would not risk and go anywhere close. I am seeing this for the first time and thanks for that.
That is a cute photo and yes, caimans are still around.
This alligator is predator, I would not go to close to him, LOL.
I wouldn’t either. I am not fond of lots of teeth.
Yes, the caiman is still around.
Thanks for letting me know. I should have done the research but my day job got in the way of fun.
They are still around – not gone yet.
they are smaller, but a lot faster than their bigger cousins. They are often kept as pets (seriously why?)
Pets? Really? Not for me and my short little legs. I would get chomped for sure.
The legend of the sewer monster in NYC, was simply a Caiman that got released into the storm drains.
Not huge, but big enough to freak people out.
I love watching the History channel!
Wasn’t sure about the Caiman, but according to my research, they inhabit Central and South America from marshes and swamps to mangrove rivers and lakes. Cute little reptile.
The caimans are predators and, like the alligators and the crocodiles, their diet consists of a great deal of fish. The caimans also hunt insects, birds and small mammals and reptiles.
Interesting to read about new reptiles I never knew about.
So glad you shared that. I had to go to work before I learned any facts. Thanks so much.