A caiman (/ ˈ k eɪ m ə n / (also spelled cayman [3]) from Taíno kaiman [4] [additional citation(s) needed]) is an alligatorid belonging to the subfamily Caimaninae, one of two primary lineages …

The smooth-fronted caimans, smallest of the caimans, are usually inhabitants of fast-flowing rocky streams and rivers in the Amazon region. Their common name refers to the lack of the bony …

They seize their prey and drag it underwater to drown it. They may observe a potential prey, swim away, submerge and return to attack the floating bird or drinking mammal from underwater. …

While caimans are relatively docile animals, they can be territorial and aggressive when threatened. Caimans are apex predators, like alligators and crocodiles, and will diet on fish, …

Animals Network Team Caimans are relatively small members of the crocodile family found in South and Central America. There are six different species of this reptile.

2024年5月27日 · Caimans are animals that have wide, slightly flattened bodies and long vertically flattened, muscular tail that propels them through the water with immense power. Like other …

Black caimans are apex predators with a generalist diet, and can take virtually any terrestrial and riparian animal found throughout their range.