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Spectacled caiman

Caiman crocodilus

Photo by TL
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Field Notes

Description:

also known as Common Caiman

Notes:

The local caiman at La Selva. Scientists there assured us it was perfectly safe to swim in the river, since these caimans eat invertebrates, so we followed their cue.

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