Spectacled Caiman Collection (#2)

Side view of Spectacled Caiman, Caiman crocodilus, with head half-submerged covered in water weed

Scaly skin on back of Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus)

Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus), headshot, side view

Young Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) with head half submerged in water using aquatic plant leaves as camouflage

Caiman, young, tough skin, flattened muscular tail, legs attached to sides of body, strong front feed used for digging, underside viewed from below

Spectacled caiman head. Spectacled caimans (Caiman crocodilus) are crocodilian reptiles found throughout much of South and Central America

Spectacled caimans by a river. Spectacled caimans (Caiman crocodilus) are crocodilian reptiles found throughout much of South and Central America

Spectacled caiman C016 / 5706
Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus). Specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Spectacled Caiman - Tropical Rainforest - Costa Rica
CAN-4547 Spectacled Caiman Tropical Rainforest - Costa Rica Caiman crocodilus John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spectacled Caiman - youngster close up - captive breeding project - Bedfordshire UK 15258
BB-2719 Spectacled Caiman - youngster close up - captive breeding project Bedfordshire UK Caiman crocodilus Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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

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The spectacled caiman, also known as Caiman crocodilus, is a fascinating reptile that can be found in various locations across South America. In the lush Amazon rainforest of Loreto, Peru, these caimans can be spotted gracefully gliding through shallow waters. Their distinctive spectacle-like markings around their eyes make them easily recognizable. However, life in the wild is not always peaceful for these creatures. In the Piquiri River, a powerful jaguar displays its predatory prowess by capturing and killing a spectacled caiman. This intense encounter showcases the raw dynamics of nature's food chain. Nighttime brings about an entirely different ambiance for the spectacled caiman. In Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil, they become nocturnal hunters lurking beneath the water's surface. Their glowing eyes pierce through the darkness as they patiently wait for unsuspecting prey to approach. Moving further south to Bonito in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil lies Rio BaiAia Bonita - home to numerous spectacled caimans basking under the sun's warm rays. Here you can witness their impressive size and formidable presence up close. One of nature's most remarkable sights is witnessing new life emerge from hatching eggs. The sight of a tiny spectacled caiman hatchling breaking free from its shell alongside an American crocodile egg fills us with awe and wonder at Mother Nature's incredible creations. Dating back to 1863-79 is a captivating color lithograph depicting this magnificent creature - showcasing its unique features and capturing its essence on paper for generations to admire. Sharing habitats with other reptiles adds another layer of biodiversity to these ecosystems. From vulnerable Indian softshell turtles to frilled-necked lizards and European glass lizards - each species contributes to maintaining ecological balance alongside our beloved spectacled caimans.