Crocodilia Collection

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) shows off its teeth. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), Tarcoles River, Garabito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Central America

American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), Tarcoles River, Garabito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Central America

RF - American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) swims through sunrays. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) beneath red mangrove trees (Rhizophora mangle) above a bed of seagrass (turtlegrass: Thalassia testudinum)

RF - Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus head close up with jaws open, Chobe river, Botswana)
RF - Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus head close up with jaws open, Chobe river, Botswana. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) in a cenote in Cienaga de Zapata National Park. Cuba. Critically endangered species

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) rear view of animal resting in shallow water with head at surface, Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Caribbean region, Mexico

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) Chobe National Park, Botswana, June

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

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

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

Morelets crocodile / Central American crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) hiding in the plants at the surface of the cenote, Car Wash Cenote/ Aktun Ha, Yucatan peninsula, Mexico

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), underwater, Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, January. Vulnerable species

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

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), on river bank, Chambal river, Uttar Pradesh, India

False gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) resting on rock in Mpassa river. Bateke Plateau National Park, Gabon

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) with open mouth amongst Seagrass (Alismatales). Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

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

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

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

Cuban crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed on a crocodile farm started by Fidel Castro in the 1960s in Cienaga de Zapata National Park to help save the species. Cuba

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

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

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. September

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

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) on the river bed, Okavango River, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

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

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

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

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) making its way through sand to the Rufiji River, Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) floating at the surface over a shallow seagrass meadow, close to mangroves

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

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

Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Close up of crocodile

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

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

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

Young Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) basking on an exposed log, Chobe River, Botswana

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

West African crocodile (Crocodylus suchus) raising its head above water, Allahein River, The Gambia

African tribesmen killing a crocodile. After a 19th century engraving
5892383 African tribesmen killing a crocodile. After a 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection

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

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Crocodilia, the ancient reptilian order that has captured our fascination for centuries. From the Yacare caiman with its menacing mouth open, to the Spectacled caiman gracefully gliding through shallow waters in the Amazon rainforest, these creatures are a true marvel of nature. In the sun-drenched waters of Brazil's Cuiaba River, an American crocodile swims through shimmering sunrays, showcasing its powerful presence. Its split-level photo reveals a creature perfectly adapted to both land and water. With jaws wide open, another American crocodile proudly displays its formidable teeth, reminding us of their predatory prowess. Venturing into Botswana's Chobe river, we encounter the mighty Nile crocodile. Its head close-up captures every intricate detail as it opens its massive jaws in a show of dominance. Meanwhile, a Cuban crocodile basks in the tranquility of a cenote within Cienaga de Zapata National Park - truly an oasis for this endangered species. Resting peacefully in shallow water is yet another American crocodile; its rear view offers a glimpse into their serene existence amidst their watery habitat. In Chobe National Park once again stands the majestic Nile crocodile - an embodiment of power and resilience against time itself. But not all interactions between it can peaceful; even they have predators among them. A Jaguar skillfully hunts down a Spectacled caiman in Piquiri River - an awe-inspiring display of nature's raw beauty and survival instincts at play. And amidst all these captivating scenes lies one moment that adds charm to this already mesmerizing world: a Yacare caiman adorned with a delicate butterfly on its snout along Brazil's Cuiaba River. It serves as a reminder that even fierce creatures can coexist harmoniously with nature's delicate wonders. Crocodilia continues to fascinate us with their prehistoric allure and untamed beauty across various landscapes.