Alligators and Crocodiles

Salt glands in saltwater crocodiles are structural adaptations. These glands are specialized organs that help the crocodile get rid of excess salt from its body when living in a salty environment, such as the ocean or saltwater habitats. This adaptation allows saltwater crocodiles to maintain a healthy balance of salts in their bodies and survive in their environment.

we have just been visiting the Peruvian Amazon and were assured that caiman are not dangerous to humans as long as they have enough fish etc available to eat. Happily swam quite close to 4 metre caiman with no issues!

Yes, it is illegal to own a caiman alligator in Ohio without a permit. Ohio wildlife laws prohibit the possession of caimans without a permit due to the potential risks they pose as exotic pets. Violating these laws can result in legal consequences.

If an alligator or crocodile is chasing you, do NOT run in zig zag lines. Instead, run as fast as you can and look for trees/rocks ANY natural barriers.

An alligator can outpace a human, but only for a very short distance.

or you give him turkey

The name "alligator" is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "el lagarto," meaning "the lizard." Early Spanish explorers in Florida used this term to describe the large reptiles they encountered in the swamps. Over time, "el lagarto" evolved into "alligator" in English.

It is meant as a traditional form of greeting or sign of respect. A story in the LA Times (http://articles.latimes.com/1997/nov/08/local/me-51420) explained it as a means of showing others that their tongue was pink and that they were trustworthy. Tibetan folklore tells a story of a malicious ruler that had a black tongue. As Buddhists, Tibetans believe in reincarnation. Sticking out your tongue signifies that you are an honest and decent person, innocent of evil deeds, and thus not the reincarnation of an evil tyrant.

alligators get as old as 73 to 75 years old as the average human does. They have been around even longer than dinosaurs have been alive. Most dinosaurs have evolved from crocidiels such as a "Leoplurodon"

Alligators are born top - water feeders... something about the sound a marshmallowmakes hitting the water and the way it bobs around does attract their attention. Maybe the initial instinct is "maybe it's something a bird dropped that I can eat" who knows what the ages have taught these animals, but they are always more than willing to take a meal they don't have to work for.

Many golf courses that have switched over to the floating balls are finding that alligators have a taste for these as well... not nearly as yummy as a marshmallow, and probably difficult to pass, but gators eat them. Fishing bobbers are another delicacy at times.

crocodiles live IN NO OCEAN,the salt stops their breathing and at one point entirely suffocates them,there are some croc's that live in salt water,but its not concentrated like the ocean,so the answer is no crocodiles live in the ocean

No, it is too cold. Virginia gets snow and they like warm clammy places.

No. A crocodile would only attempt to catch and kill a baby elephant if that baby is alone and unprotected from the elephant herd, but never a fully grown adult. However, a crocodile will eat an elephant if it died beside a croc-infested water source, which would invite quite a feast for the crocodiles to work on.

Alligators eat most meat they can sink their teeth into.

Monkeys are no exception.

Most monkeys are however in the upper part when it comes to brain and thought patterns/functions. They are very well aware of the danger posed by alligators and are exceptionally careful when in their proximity.

It surely do happen that a monkey is caught by an alligator, but this is in general the young and inexperienced ones.

The older monkeys have been seen teasing lions and alligators, mocking them whilst moving too fast to be caught.

Alligators are carnivores and mainly eat fish, turtles, birds, and mammals. They also consume insects, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Their diet varies depending on their age, size, and habitat.

They are not, though they were at one point endangered. It is no longer even a threatened species, and is doing just fine in the southeastern United States. There are estimated to be up to 2 million in Louisiana alone.

Australia has two species of crocodiles: Estuarine, or saltwater crocodiles, and freshwater crocodiles. Both species are restricted to Australia's tropical north.

The Estuarine crocodile is found across northern Australia, from near Broome in northwest Western Australia, across the Top End of the Northern Territory, to the Gulf country and Cape York of north Queensland. It can be found along beaches, around offshore islands (including those in Torres Strait and in the Great Barrier Reef), and in tidal estuaries and rivers, but it is not restricted to saltwater habitats. It has also been found in freshwater lagoons, rivers, and swamps hundreds of kilometres inland from the coast.

The freshwater crocodile is also restricted to northern Australia, where it is found in inland waterways. Although usually a freshwater-dwelling creature, as it name suggests, it can live in the tidal reaches of some rivers.

There are no crocodiles in either the Murray River or the Darling River, despite popular myth; nor are they found as far south as Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast.

The black caiman is on average 10 to 16 ft long, and weigh 300 to 880 pounds. There are some black caimans that grow 20 ft long, and weigh 2400 pounds.

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Alligators are strong swimmers with powerful jaws, able to ambush prey in the water. Tigers are skilled hunters with sharp claws and teeth, capable of pouncing on land animals. In a hypothetical battle, the outcome would likely depend on the environment and circumstances of the encounter.

Black caimans are known to make low-frequency sounds, including grunts, hisses, and bellows. These vocalizations are often used for communication with other caimans and as territorial displays.

Alligators have webbed feet to help them swim efficiently. The webbing between their toes acts like a paddle, allowing them to move through the water with ease. This adaptation is essential for their survival as they are primarily aquatic animals.

Caiman are apex predators in their ecosystem and are typically only preyed upon by larger predators such as jaguars, anacondas, and large birds of prey like harpy eagles. Additionally, some human populations also hunt caiman for their meat and skin.

Green glands, also known as antennal glands or maxillary glands, are excretory organs found in some crustaceans that help eliminate waste, regulate osmotic balance, and remove excess salts from the body. They are located at the base of the antennae and play a crucial role in maintaining the internal environment of the organism by filtering waste products and maintaining proper salt levels.

Alligators are known to be territorial and aggressive towards other animals that may encroach on their territory, especially other predators like snakes, birds of prey, and larger mammals that could potentially threaten them or compete with them for food.

Crocodiles lay eggs. The mother crocodile builds a nest and deposits her eggs there, which she guards until they hatch.