O jacaré-paguá é uma espécie de crocodiliano de pequeno porte que vive nos rios e pântanos das florestas ao norte da América do Sul. A aparência dele muda à medida que envelhece. É dotado de olhos grandes e protuberantes de coloração marrom (às vezes, amarela). Os machos medem em média de 1,3 m a 1,5 m de comprimento, e as fêmeas, 1,15 m. Geralmente pesam entre 6 kg e 7 kg.
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Paleosuchus palpebrosus
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Animal Facts
The dwarf caiman is the smallest species of crocodilian.
Some cultures believe that amulets made from dwarf caiman teeth protect against snake bites.
Cuvier’s dwarf caiman can swim at speeds of up to 30mph.
Caimans are ‘crocodilians’, but not crocodiles or alligators; they belong to their own distinct group.
Female caimans are extremely protective over their nests and will often forego food for the duration of the eggs incubation.
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