Caiman Collection (page 2)

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) with mouth open, head portrait, Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) in shallow water, Amazon rainforest, Loreto, Peru

Caiman lizard reflected on glass. Date: 31-12-1999

Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) head half submerged in river, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Basin, Ecuador

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Brown Caiman (Caiman crocodilus fuscus), subspecies of Caiman crocodilus & Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Gua

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Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) Rainforest, Iwokrama Reserve, Guyana. Date: 26/01/2011

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Jacare Caiman or Yacare Caiman Date: 26/01/2011

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South America, Brazil, Amazon. Spectacled Caiman resting on Amazon lilypad. Date: 12/07/2006

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South America, Brazil, Amazon. Spectacled Caiman resting on Amazon lilypad. Date: 12/07/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. A caiman skims the surface of a Pantanal Lake. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Grassland lanscape of the Caiman Ecological Reserve in the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman comes ashore at the riverbank in the Caiman Ecological Reserve at the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. A few caiman ashore at teh riverbank in the Caiman Ecological Reserve of the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman comes ashore at the riverbank in the Caiman Ecological Reserve at the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman comes ashore at the riverbank in the Caiman Ecological Reserve at the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman comes ashore at the riverbank in the Caiman Ecological Reserve at the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman resting with open jaws as the river flows by, waiting for a fish to tumbling into it's mouth. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman resting with open jaws as the river flows by, waiting for a fish to tumbling into it's mouth. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. The Ring Tailed Coati forages in the grasslands of the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman resting with open jaws as the river flows by, waiting for a fish to tumbling into it's mouth. Date: 09/02/2006

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. The Ring Tailed Coati forages in the grasslands of the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

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Caiman are Alligators with a narrow snout. They are stealthy and search for food with an advantage of a low profile Date: 05/02/2009

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Two adult and one juvenile Cayman heading up the beach on the Cuiaba River in the Pantanal of Brazil Date: 05/02/2009

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Brazil, Pantanal, Matto Grosso. Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) Date: 21/03/2011

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Brazil, Pantanal, Matto Grosso. Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) with butterfly Date: 21/03/2011

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Spectacled Caimen, Caiman crocodilus, by the river's edge in the Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 08/02/2006

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Spectacled Caimen, Caiman crocodilus, by the river's edge in the Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Black Caiman, Melanosuchus niger, lunging out of the muddy water around the Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Spectacled Caimen, Caiman crocodilus, by the river's edge in the Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Hyacinth macaw pair in the Caiman Lodge area. Date: 21/07/2004

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman stalking in rapids at night near the Caiman Lodge. Date: 21/07/2004

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South America, Orinoco Region, Amazon Basin. Dwarf Caimen (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) Date: 10/11/2005

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Caiman Lizard, Dracaena guianensis, Native to Northeastern South America Date: 30/07/2008

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Caiman Lizard, Dracaena guianensis, Native to Northeastern South America Date: 30/07/2008

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Caiman Lizard, Dracaena guianensis, Native to Northeastern South America Date: 30/07/2008

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Caiman Lizard, Dracaena guianensis, Native to Northeastern South America Date: 30/07/2008

A young jacare caiman (Caiman yacare), on the river banks of the Rio Tres Irmao, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil, South America

A juvenile jacare caiman (Caiman yacare), at night in Pouso Allegre, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil, South America

Panel, Peru, A. D. 1000/1476. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Peru, A.D. 1000/1476. Anthropomorphic figure possibly representing a caiman

Yacare (Caiman yacare) in last light, Pantanal

"I seized his fore-legs "(engraving)
5995163 " I seized his fore-legs " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I seized his fore-legs)

Caiman (colour litho)
998678 Caiman (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der Amphibien in ihren sAammtlichen)

Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas. Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Spectacled caiman and hatching egg of the American crocodile
Spectacled caiman, Caiman crocodilus 1 and hatching egg of the American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Iris
AII78393 Iris by Venturini, Gaspare (1570-1617); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Broad-snouted caiman, Caiman latirostris (Crocodilus fissipes). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

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The caiman, specifically the Caiman crocodilus crocodilus and Anilius scytale species, is a fascinating creature found in various regions of South America. One notable member is the Dwarf Caiman, which can be spotted in northern South America from Bolivia to Brazil and Paraguay. Despite its small size, reaching up to 5 meters long, this species holds great significance as it is the smallest type of crocodilian. In Brazil's Mato Grosso region, along the Cuiaba River in Pantanal National Park, one may come across the impressive Yacare caiman with its mouth wide open. This head portrait showcases their striking features against the backdrop of nature's beauty. Similarly, within Peru's Amazon rainforest in Loreto lies another captivating sight—the Spectacled caiman resting peacefully in shallow waters. Observing wildlife interactions can be truly awe-inspiring; an example being when a Jaguar was captured on camera skillfully hunting down a Spectacled caiman along Piquiri River. Such encounters remind us of nature's delicate balance and how each species plays a vital role within their ecosystem. During August in Pantanal, Brazil, Yacare they can be seen basking under the sun while Julia heleconia butterflies gracefully perch upon their heads—a harmonious coexistence between two distinct creatures. At nightfall in Mato Grosso's Pantanal region, Spectacled caimans emerge from beneath murky waters creating an eerie yet mesmerizing spectacle. To beat the heat and regulate body temperature effectively during scorching days, Yacare caimans often gather together with mouths agape—creating an astonishing sight for onlookers. Yet it is not just their cooling techniques that captivate our attention; these formidable predators are also known for devouring Amazon sailfin catfish—an impressive display of strength and survival skills.