鈍吻古鱷是棲息於南美洲北部森林河流與沼澤地區的小型鱷目動物。此物種的外觀會隨著發育成熟而有所變化。鈍吻古鱷有著突出的棕色大眼 (有時為黃色)。雄性平均身長為 1.3 至 1.5 公尺，雌性平均身長則為 1.15 公尺。體重通常為 6 至 7 公斤。
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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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