14 extant species have been recognized. Further genetic study is needed for the confirmation of proposed species under the genus Osteolaemus‚ which is currentlymonotypic. Species name | Image | Distribution | Description/Comments | American crocodile(Crocodylus acutus) | | Throughout theCaribbean Basin‚ including many of theCaribbean islands andSouth Florida. | A larger sized species‚ with grayish color and a prominent V-shaped snout. Prefers brackish water but also inhabits lower stretches
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A Study on Mangrove Ecosystems Ecosystems are very delicate mechanisms‚ and the mangroves are particularly fragile. Mangroves rely on a multifaceted interface comprising of their land position‚ rainfall hydrology‚ sedimentation‚ subsidence‚ sea level‚ storms‚ pest-predator relationships and many other biogeochemical and environmental factors. Any one of these interactions becoming skewed or unsettled can lead to a rapid decline in the numbers of the mangroves in any environment. A relatively simple
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The Blue Bead N O R A H B U R K E From deep water came the crocodile. Out of black water‚ curved with whirlpools‚ and into the frill of gold shallows by the stepping-stones. He was twice the length of a tall man; and inside him‚ among the stones which he had swallowed to aid digestion‚ rolled a silver bracelet. Timber was being floated down this great Indian river from forests further up‚ and there were sleepers lying stuck around the stones until someone came to dislodge them and send
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Many kinds of crocodiles are in the world. Also Alligators too. However‚ many people do not know between different crocodiles and alligators. So people just use two words or just use one word. If people search crocodiles and alligators‚ people will find many different things. Crocodiles and alligators have different things that are families‚ jaw and teeth. Their families are different. The alligatoridae‚ which includes the alligators and the caimans. The crocodylidae‚ which includes the “true” crocodiles
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Alligators and crocodiles do look similar but there are several physical characteristics that differentiate the two giant reptiles. Scientists separate alligators‚ crocodiles‚ and their cousins‚ caimans and gharials‚ according to differences in their skulls‚ scales‚ and teeth. The most easily observed difference between alligators and crocodiles is the shape of the head. The crocodile’s skull and jaws are longer and narrower than the alligator’s. The American alligator‚ Alligator mississippiensis
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Bukidnon Deer Park and Wildlife Center Reaction Paper On August 26‚ 2012 I visited the Bukidnon Deer Park and Wildlife Center located at San Miguel‚ Maramag‚ Bukidnon. The purpose of the trip was to look at some fascinating wild animals that live from different parts of the world and to learn more about them. The first animals I visited were the mammals. Mammals are class of warm-blooded vertebrate animals that have‚ in the female‚ milk-secreting organs for feeding the young. The animals available
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“The Crocodile Story: Being Prey” by Val Plumwood “The unheard of was happening; the canoe was under attack! For the first time‚ it came to me fully that I was the Prey” Val Plumwood‚ 2006 SUMMARY: Val Plumwood‚ an Australian feminist and environmental activist describes a nearly fatal attack by a crocodile in her article “Being Prey”. In 1985‚ Plumwood was canoeing in Australia’s Kakadu National Park when she noticed what appeared to be a “floating stick” however as she approached the ‘stick”
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example‚ alligators and crocodiles are often mistaken to be the same species. Coming face to face with a crocodile or an alligator‚ you’d see a mouth full of serrated teeth that would likely frighten you. The two reptile groups are close relatives‚ so their physical similarities are expected. Besides being close relatives‚ crocodiles and alligators also share a common habitat and diet‚ while having physical differences as well as similarities. Alligators and crocodiles are not only both reptiles
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Trickster Tale: ‘The Parrot and the Crocodile’ A long time ago a parrot lived in a fig tree on the riverbank. Life was good for him. He grew big and strong eating the tree’s fruit. A lot of crocodiles lived in the river‚ along with the parrots‚ and one of them watched the parrot for a long time as he ate and slept in the tree. “That parrot’s heart must taste so sweet from all the fruit he eats‚” the crocodile thought to herself. “I want to eat it” She turned to
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On the new river where scaly crocodiles are sneaking howler monkey hopping from limb to limb. The boat by the name of sneakers drifting and splashing the water on the river bed. As we approach the toll bridge you see the tour guide whistle continuously at this point there is monkeys howling for what they love Banana. While travelling more ahead you see the galore of flora and fauna with Maya Ruins rising over the canopy. The city of crocodiles is consist of many facial sculptures‚ unique ruins‚ and
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