Caiman Yacare Collection

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered)
FLO4655192 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered), and caiman or dragon lizard, Caiman yacare 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Al

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yacare Caiman basking

Yacare Caiman

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Yacare caiman sunning itself along the banks of the Cuiaba River

Yacare caiman sunning

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

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

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), Corrientes, Argentina. Is a species of caiman found in central South America, including northeastern Argentina, Uruguay eastern Bolivia, central/south-west Brazil

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare), Northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

South America, Brazil, Cuiaba River, Pantanal Wetlands, Head of a Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) eyes exposed, on the Cuiaba River

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

A Pantanal (yacare) caiman (Caiman yacare), Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, South America

Adult Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), head detail, within Iguazu Falls National Park, Misiones, Argentina, South America

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Jacare Caiman or Yacare Caiman

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The Yacare caiman, scientifically known as Caiman yacare, is a fascinating reptile found in the lush landscapes of Brazil's Pantanal region. With its mouth wide open and head held high, this caiman exudes power and dominance as it surveys its surroundings along the Cuiaba River. Its striking portrait showcases the intricate details of its scaly skin and piercing eyes. In a remarkable display of harmony between species, a delicate butterfly perches gracefully on the snout of another Yacare caiman. This enchanting moment captures the beauty that can be found amidst nature's diverse tapestry. On the river bank, these majestic creatures find solace under the warm sun. Basking together in groups with mouths agape, they cleverly regulate their body temperature to stay cool in the sweltering heat of August. Feeding time reveals another side to these formidable predators as they devour Amazon sailfin catfish with precision and efficiency. Their powerful jaws snap shut around their prey, showcasing their prowess as top hunters in this vibrant ecosystem. Even adorned with butterflies resting on their snouts or heads like colorful crowns, Yacare caimans remain undisturbed by such adornments. They continue to roam freely through Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, embodying resilience and adaptability within this unique habitat. From baby hatchlings to juvenile individuals exploring Mato Grosso do Sul's wetlands, each stage of life for these Yacare caimans brings new discoveries and challenges. As they grow into adulthood, they become integral components of Brazil's rich biodiversity. As we marvel at these incredible creatures' ability to keep cool by opening their mouths wide or witness them coexisting peacefully with other species like butterflies fluttering nearby; we are reminded once again why South America's Pantanal is truly an ecological wonderland worth protecting for generations to come.