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Nile crocodile, gharial and dragon lizard
Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered), and caiman or dragon lizard, Caiman yacare 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Al. Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de Lacepedes Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, Eymery, Paris, 1825
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Bernard Caiman Critically Crocodile Crocodylus Dragon Endangered Germain Gharial Jean Gabriel Lacepede Lizard Massard Nile Niloticus Pretre Gangeticus Gavial Gavialis Yacare
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Al. Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre for Bernard Germain de Lacepede's Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, published in Paris in 1825, showcases three remarkable reptiles: a Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus, 1), a critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus, 2), and a caiman or dragon lizard (Caiman yacare, 3). The Nile crocodile, with its powerful jaws and distinctive long snout, is a common predator in Africa's rivers and waterways. The gharial, once abundant in the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers of South Asia, is now critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. The caiman or dragon lizard, native to South America, is not actually a crocodile but is named for its resemblance to one. Its elongated snout and powerful jaws are used to catch fish and other aquatic prey. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving not only highlights the unique features of these animals but also serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered species such as the gharial.
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