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Caiman and Black Turtle

Caiman crocodilus

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10.4081, -83.4611

Field Notes

Description:

Caiman and a Black Mud Turtle, sunning together

Habitat:

Low Lands, Rain Forest Costa Rica

Species ID Suggestions

Black Wood Turtle

Rhinoclemmys funerea

Comments (4)

They are natural enemies but the needs of sun after several days of rain bring them togheter in the only available place.
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PublishedApril 17, 2011

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