The Nile Crocodile: Africa’s Ancient Apex Predator The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is one of the largest, most powerful, and most recognizable crocodilians on Earth. Found throughout much of Africa, this massive reptile has dominated rivers, lakes, marshes, and wetlands…
The Spectacled Caiman: South America’s Most Widespread Crocodilian The Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is one of the most successful and widely distributed crocodilians in the world. Found throughout Central and South America, this adaptable reptile inhabits rivers, lakes, marshes, swamps,…
The Black Caiman: The Largest Predator of the Amazon The Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger) is one of the most impressive and powerful crocodilians on Earth. Native to the rivers, lakes, and flooded forests of South America, this massive reptile is…
The Evolution of the American Alligator: A Living Fossil of the Swamps The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is one of the most recognizable reptiles in North America. Found throughout the wetlands, swamps, rivers, and marshes of the southeastern United States,…
The Chinese Alligator: One of the World’s Rarest Crocodilians When most people think of alligators, they picture the large American alligators that inhabit the swamps, marshes, and bayous of the southeastern United States. However, there is another species of alligator…
