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The Amazon River is known as the most dangerous ecosystem in the world, because the river has a variety of ferocious and sharp-toothed predators and prey hunters. Apart from anacondas and piranhas, there are other dangerous predators living here, namely the Black Caiman.
At first glance, the Black Caiman (Melanosuchus Niger) looks like a crocodile with thick skin, long snout and sharp teeth. The difference lies in the line between the eyes. Quoted from Live Science, Saturday (8/8/2023) Black Caiman is the largest species of Caiman from the Alligatoridae family. The body length of this animal ranges from 3-5 meters with an average weight of 300 kg. Male Black Caimans can weigh up to 400 kg. In comparison, the American Caiman averages about 2-3 meters in length.
Physically, the Black Caiman is similar to the American alligator. The size of the head tends to be larger than other types of Caiman. Its skin color is also darker so it is called Black Caiman. These animals have a tendency to live alone and will defend their territory.
Black Caimans will mark their territory by scent from the glands under their jaws and by making a booming sound. By living a solitary life, Black Caimans are able to guard their territory and avoid conflict. However, Black Caimans can sometimes gather in small groups when food sources are abundant.
Great hunting ability
The Black Caiman is a versatile predator and is equipped with excellent hunting abilities. They often hide in shallow water and wait for prey to appear.
When prey approaches, they will slide towards the prey quickly and attack with their teeth. Not only that, the Black Caiman also uses its tail as a powerful swimming aid to chase prey.
The Black Caiman not only preys on small animals, but is also capable of eating larger animals. They can prey on deer, wild boar, and other animals that are large enough to fulfill their nutrition.
These animals can only be found in South America, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and others. During the rainy season, the Black Caiman may find food such as frogs or snails in various places. Meanwhile, in the dry season, the Black Caiman will move to find areas with lots of standing water, such as lakes.
Unfortunately, this species is endangered. Many people hunt the skin and meat of Black Caimans for sale. In addition, loss of natural habitat due to environmental destruction has led to a significant decline in the Black Caiman population. Because of this, the Black Caiman is listed on the International Union for the Conversation of Nature’s red list as an endangered species.
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2023-07-07 22:45:22
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