Spectacled Caimans
Tours through Costa Rica's lowland rivers and wetlands almost always include a stop to gaze at spectacled caimans – reptiles that could double as floating tree trunks, if not for their unblinking eyes that placidly watch for passing tour boats.
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Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Caiman crocodilus
- Status in the Wild: Common
- Habitat: Marshes, Rivers, Swamps
- Diet: Carnivore
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2023