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Title
Crocodilian Hunter
Artist
Gary Keesler
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Photography
Description
The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus), also known as the white caiman or common caiman, is a crocodilian reptile found in much of Central and South America.
It lives in a range of lowland wetland and riverine habitat types and can tolerate salt water as well as fresh; due in part to this adaptability it is the most common of all crocodilian species.
Caimans eat a variety of invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. The larger caimans will eat fish and water snails.
Older animals are capable of taking larger, mammalian prey (e.g. wild pigs).
Observations show that as conditions become drier, caimans stop feeding. In areas where this species has become depleted, fish populations have also shown a decline.
Until recently, it was thought that the Caiman crocodilus would overeat the fish and snail populations.
Some suggest that they control piranha populations. However, piranhas have not been found to be a normal meal.
The C. yacare does demonstrate this particular dietary preference. In reality, it is likely that C. crocodilus is very much a generalist and adaptive predator, given its ecological success.
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All species observed enjoy living free in the wild.
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August 29th, 2013
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Steamboat Springs, CO - United States
Love the apparent camoflaged with the depth of field and sharp eyes.
Hillsborough, NJ - United States
Great image! Love how you don't quite see the croc at first glance.
Las Cruces, NM - United States
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork is FEATURED in the highly viewed Art Group: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!
Tønsberg, Sk - Norway
So cool !!! Would not put my feet in this water.... :-) :-)..V/F
Gary Keesler replied:
I'm glad, because you wouldn't be pulling them back out,,, lol Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
North Bergen, NJ - United States
Awesome Capture! I had to look twice to find him, I would be in big trouble admiring the lily pads.
Gary Keesler replied:
Hey Lilliana! Nothing like getting in your face with lily pads to see this guy lerking about. lol Wow!
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
Gary! Thanks to you and to Nature this is absolutely Beautiful artwork!! v48
Nalcrest, FL - United States
Wonderful work!
Gary Keesler replied:
Thanks Zulfiya, gee,,,, It's so cool to see everyone liking this image! Thanks!
Cottonwood, AZ - United States
Very well seen and captured! Great eye! I like the different tones.
Gary Keesler replied:
Hi Priscilla! Thing one thing I loved about this image was you could see the reflextion of the river bank in his eye!
Fort Myers, FL - United States
nice one!
Gary Keesler replied:
Thank you for commenting Kim, I know I'm new but I'll come through for everyone. I'm hoping to learn from everyone and have, like Ahmed. (Thanks Brother!) Everyone should be helping everyone here, especially newbies because they are the future of tomorrow’s group and we should teach them to do this the right way and know like children, they will make mistakes and that is how we all have learned. Remember when you first started? Thanks again!
Catskill, NY - United States
Wonderful capture - he's so well camouflaged
Gary Keesler replied:
Hi Ellen, If in the water, by the time you see this guy,,, it's too late. Thanks for commenting.
Cedar Hill, TX - United States
Awesome capture.v
Gary Keesler replied:
Thanks for commenting.Dave & Carol Kelly. Thanks for the v and know that I am a fan of yours...
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