macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

Crocodile
I think this is an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas. Populations occur from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of southern Mexico to South America as far as Peru and Venezuela. It also lives within many river systems on Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. Within the United States, the American crocodile's habitat is limited to the southern half of Florida, and has an estimated population of 2,000. The habitat of the American crocodile consists largely of coastal areas. It is larger than some other crocodile species, with some males reaching lengths of 6.1 m (20 ft).
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Alligators have a long snout with upward facing nostrils at the end; this lets them breathe while the rest of the body is underwater. The young can be distinguished from adults by the bright yellow stripes on the tail; adults have dark stripes on the tail.

No doubt you kind people will tell me if I am wrong!





Gator mum,

A terrible image heavily cropped; a case of the wrong lens at the time.

Seen way out in a lake at Chester Zoo England, it's only when I looked at the image I saw the youngsters.

Crocodile


Gator Mum

Georgie Loc: England

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macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

Thanks for your reply
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Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Very nice. What great coloring he has. well done!
Erv

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Big ol guy!! Good shot!

macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

Thanks Erv he/she was behind glass in a zoo.

macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

Thanks rlaugh the lighting was peculiar.

Robbie7 Loc: Northampton. England

Hi Macro2009 :) Are you trying to tell the Floridans what an Alligator is? ha ha..now that is very funny :thumbup:
Love the shot...

macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

That is funny too you Robbie7, to myself and other friends around the world we don't know the difference. I suppose if you stood on one the result would still be has painful either way.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

Pretty good shot and information on the American Croc... As far as Gator's go, I usually just figure that a 12 foot Gator is a bit older than a 2 ft Gator... but you are correct that their coloring changes with age... they become much darker and uniform in their coloring as they grow older. Many people don't know that the most dangerous predator of a small Gator is a large Gator. Nowadays in the southern part of the state they also have Pythons to deal with... I wonder if they will not become endangered again.

macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

Thanks Geff for the info, glad the only one's over here are in zoo's.

Robbie7 Loc: Northampton. England

Hi Geff :) I think before I pop my clogs :D I would like to visit the US, for me a small island person its going to be mind blowing, most of my relations have been more than once, but my problem is where?. My partner likes entertainment e.g. sunshine and beach (Florida?) But I want images (yosemite valley?) I will have to do more research..

Apoligies to you Macro2009 for invading your post, I should have PMd, it wont happen again..PROMISE :hunf:

Pedrochi Coffee

Get me a crocodile sandwich and make it snappy!

macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

Consider yourself on one written public warning; you are pushing your luck when you take me on.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

Well, California has beautiful beaches also... problem is that you can't get into the water as it is tooooooo cold!

Florida is kinda flat but has the best ocean water in the Lower 48... South Florida to be more specific... Hard Call, maybe you will have to make two trips, South Florida, including Miami's South Beach, the Everglades, Naples and of course the Keys... and a second trip out West...