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Caiman latirostris
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Ricardo Kuehn (ryyck)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006 |
| Categories: Reptiles |
| Camera: Canon 400D |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2006-12-02 17:58 |
| Viewed: 1272 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Broad-snouted Caiman
The Broad-snouted Caiman (Caiman latirostris) is a crocodilian reptile found in parts of South America. It is found mostly in freshwater marshes, brown eggs swamps, and mangroves. Its notable physical characteristic is its broad snout from which its name is derived. Most tend to be of an olive-green color, with exceptions occurring as adaptations to varying climates. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates, and it can crush shells to feed on turtles and snails. The species is threatened due to illegal hunting and loss of habitat.
Source: http://www.answers.com/Caiman%20latirostris |
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bonsoir
belle macro assez impressionnante, réussite parfaite
merci du partage et amitiès
edith
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