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Alligatoridae Collection

"Alligatoridae: A Fascinating Family of Reptiles" The Alligatoridae family encompasses a diverse group of reptiles

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Caiman crocodilus crocodilus and Anilius scytale

Caiman crocodilus crocodilus and Anilius scytale
Spectacled caiman and South American false coral snake. Plate 69 from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium of de Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten (1705) by A. Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Engraving depicting an alligator eating the carcase of a dead elephant, 19th century

Engraving depicting an alligator eating the carcase of a dead elephant, 19th century
5308925 Engraving depicting an alligator eating the carcase of a dead elephant, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an alligator eating the carcase of a dead elephant)

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) with butterfly on snout, Cuiaba River, Pantanal Matogrossense

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) with butterfly on snout, Cuiaba River, Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) on river bank, Cuiaba River, Pantanal Matogrossense National Park

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) on river bank, Cuiaba River, Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Jaguar (Panthera onca) killing Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) in Piquiri River

Jaguar (Panthera onca) killing Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) in Piquiri River, Pantanal Mato Grosso, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Crowned dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) male resting on a log. Yasuni National Park

Crowned dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) male resting on a log. Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Crowned dwarf / Smooth-fronted caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) with mouth open, Cuyabeno

Crowned dwarf / Smooth-fronted caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) with mouth open, Cuyabeno, Sucumbios, Ecuador

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) group from above, heads above water of Yangtze

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) group from above, heads above water of Yangtze. Critically endangered species, individuals released from captive breeding programme, Anhui Province, China. 2009

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) emerging from water, in evening light

American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) emerging from water, in evening light. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA. March

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Brazil, August

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Brazil, August

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare)

Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). Butterflies often land on caimans head to drink the salt from its eyes. Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) in water at night, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil

Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) in water at night, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) group basking, mouths open to keep cool

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) group basking, mouths open to keep cool. Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) feeding on Amazon sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) feeding on Amazon sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) Cuiaba River, Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman, (Caiman yacare) Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, Pantanal, Brazil

Yacare caiman, (Caiman yacare) Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with butterfly (Paulogramma pyracmon) resting on its snout

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with butterfly (Paulogramma pyracmon) resting on its snout, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with mouth open to keep cool, Pantanal, Brazil

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with mouth open to keep cool, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Smooth-fronted caiman / Crowned dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) head above water

Smooth-fronted caiman / Crowned dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) head above water, Cuyabeno, Sucumbios, Ecuador

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface with horse flies on its head

Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface with horse flies on its head, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) Rio BaiAia Bonita, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul

Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) Rio BaiAia Bonita, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul
Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) Rio Baiia Bonita, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface, Yasuni National Park, Orellana

Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) with mouth open, head portrait, Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Mato Grosso

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

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) in shallow water, Amazon rainforest, Loreto, Peru

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

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) head half submerged in river, Yasuni National Park

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

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) walking into river

American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) walking into river. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: American alligator, Florida

American alligator, Florida

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: American alligator foot, Florida

American alligator foot, Florida

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: A young Alligator held in the hand of its keeper, London Zoo, 1928 (b / w photo)

A young Alligator held in the hand of its keeper, London Zoo, 1928 (b / w photo)
3712895 A young Alligator held in the hand of its keeper, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: An American Alligator resting in a pool, looking up by the rocks at the side of the pool

An American Alligator resting in a pool, looking up by the rocks at the side of the pool
3741765 An American Alligator resting in a pool, looking up by the rocks at the side of the pool, London Zoo, 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface with horse flies above its eye

Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface with horse flies above its eye, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) with muddy snou in Yangtze. Breeding programme

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) with muddy snou in Yangtze. Breeding programme, Anhui Province, China. 2009

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) abstract view of tail and reflection at sunrise, Pantanal

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) abstract view of tail and reflection at sunrise, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) resting in shrinking pool, Pouso Alegre lodge

Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) resting in shrinking pool, Pouso Alegre lodge. Pantanal, Brazil. Highly commended in the Other Animals Category of the GDT competition 2013

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Illustration, American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) with slit-like eyes, side view

Illustration, American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) with slit-like eyes, side view

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Portrait of a Caiman in the Pantanal Region of Brazil

Portrait of a Caiman in the Pantanal Region of Brazil
Close-up portrait of a speckled caiman (Caiman Crocodilus) in the Pantanal Region of Brazil; Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Caimans swimming in rushing water, Pantanal Region, Brazil

Caimans swimming in rushing water, Pantanal Region, Brazil
Speckled caimans (Caiman Crocodilus) swimming in rushing river water; Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Surinam caiman Paleosuchus palpebrosus biting

Surinam caiman Paleosuchus palpebrosus biting
Surinam caiman (probably Paleosuchus palpebrosus) biting South American false coral snake (Anilius scytale), Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Spectacled caiman (Caiman yacare), split level view in the Pantanal wetlands region

Spectacled caiman (Caiman yacare), split level view in the Pantanal wetlands region, Brazil, South America

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Melanosuchus niger, black caiman crocodile

Melanosuchus niger, black caiman crocodile

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Young Alligator, mouth open, head and shoulders

Young Alligator, mouth open, head and shoulders
Head and shoulders of juvenile Alligator with its mouth open

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: American Alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, eating leg

American Alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, eating leg

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Chinese Alligator (alligator sinensis), side view

Chinese Alligator (alligator sinensis), side view

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Spectacled caiman or white caiman -Caiman crocodilus-, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park

Spectacled caiman or white caiman -Caiman crocodilus-, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park, Limon, Costa Rica, Central America

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: American Alligator -Alligator mississippiensis- in water, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach

American Alligator -Alligator mississippiensis- in water, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, United States

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: American Alligator in Everglades National Park, Florida

American Alligator in Everglades National Park, Florida

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Cuviers Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) two adults, resting in shallow water, Singapore Zoo

Cuviers Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) two adults, resting in shallow water, Singapore Zoo

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Side view of head of spectacled caiman with head half-submerged covered in water weed

Side view of head of spectacled caiman with head half-submerged covered in water weed

Background imageAlligatoridae Collection: Spectacled Caiman (Caimanus crododilus) with its jaws open, side view

Spectacled Caiman (Caimanus crododilus) with its jaws open, side view



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"Alligatoridae: A Fascinating Family of Reptiles" The Alligatoridae family encompasses a diverse group of reptiles, including species like Caiman crocodilus crocodilus and Anilius scytale. Found in various regions across the globe, these creatures never fail to captivate us with their unique features and behaviors. In the lush landscapes of Brazil's Pantanal region, we encounter the mighty Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) basking under the sun with its mouth wide open. Its head portrait reveals an ancient beauty that has thrived for centuries along the banks of the Cuiaba River. In Peru's Amazon rainforest, we spot another member of this family - the Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus), gracefully gliding through shallow waters in Loreto. Nature surprises us as we witness a delicate butterfly perched on the snout of a Yacare caiman in Pantanal Matogrossense. This unexpected interaction between two distinct species showcases nature's intricate connections. On river banks nearby, Yacare caimans rest peacefully while observing their surroundings within Matogrossense National Park. However, life in these habitats is not without danger. The powerful Jaguar (Panthera onca) demonstrates its predatory prowess by capturing a Spectacled caiman in Piquiri River – an intense battle between two top predators unfolds before our eyes. Venturing further into Yasuni National Park, we come across the Crowned dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus). A male specimen finds solace resting upon a log; its small size contrasting with its impressive presence. Meanwhile, another individual from this species displays dominance as it opens its mouth wide open amidst tranquil waters in Cuyabeno. Traveling to distant lands brings us face-to-face with yet more members of this remarkable family.