Caiman latirostris

A very large animal, we estimated almost 4 m despite lack of tail tip. But docile even at close range.
Some 10 km from Porto Joffre, Pantanal, Brazil, August 2008

Two males in conflict.
Some 10 km from Porto Joffre, Pantanal, Brazil, August 2008

We (me, Bodil and Torkel) got wet!

Male vocalizing (female behind?).
Jaguar lodge, Pantanal, Brazil, August 2008

Note diagnostic (?) ridge in front of eyes (compare Caiman yacare, Caiman crocodilus).

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