Yacare Caiman

Eric Gofreed

Eric Gofreed

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Caimans are patient hunters, using stealth to their advantage. They stay perfectly still in the water, with only their eyes and nostrils above the surface, blending into their surroundings. When prey like fish or birds gets close, they strike with lightning speed, snapping their powerful jaws shut. After catching their prey, they often drag it underwater to drown or subdue it. With strong tails that help them maneuver, caimans are well-adapted to ambush hunting, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The caiman’s cunning is food for thought, but in nature, Camen is food for the jaguar.

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AlanLichty

AlanLichty

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Amazing view of this critter's dentition in the first image. Not much room for error when a jaguar decides to make one of these guy its dinner.

So what happens when a caiman gets a cavity or needs dentures? :p
 
Eric Gofreed

Eric Gofreed

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AlanLichty said:
Amazing view of this critter's dentition in the first image. Not much room for error when a jaguar decides to make one of these guy its dinner.

So what happens when a caiman gets a cavity or needs dentures? :p
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Well, I’m pretty sure a caiman wouldn’t fit into an orthodontist chair, and I can’t imagine them paying for dentures either! Luckily for them, they don’t need to worry about cavities. They lose teeth naturally and grow new ones, so no need for dental work like we humans need. They’re set for life with their tooth replacement system!
 
Eric Gofreed

Eric Gofreed

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Alan Milnes said:
Image 1 is to DIE for Eric! Lovely portrait of this predator. Where did you photograph this animal and what was your setup!?
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Thank you, Alan. Photographed in the Pantanal, Brazil. Sony a1, 200-600 lens, (F/7.1; 456.0 mm; 1/2500sec; ISO 400)
 
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