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Species that live in a similar habitat to the Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare)

Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
A well-known, attractive diving duck, the goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) has distinctive plumage with marked differences in appearance... More 29 Images 3 Videos
Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large... More 26 Images 2 Videos
White-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
Information on the white-breasted kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 5 Videos
Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on the top of the male’s black beak, an... More 19 Images 0 videos
Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio)
Information on the purple swamphen is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 0 videos
Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas)
A large, robust amphibian of western North America, the boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) has thick, dry skin that is covered in dark or rusty... More 7 Images 0 videos
Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, this large, yet elegant crane graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its predominantly grey plumage contrasts... More 31 Images 3 Videos
Gadwall (Anas strepera)
Information on the gadwall is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video
African rock python (Python sebae)
Africa’s largest snake, the African rock python (Python sebae) has a long, stout body, patterned with blotches that vary in colour between... More 17 Images 6 Videos
Yellow-spotted bell frog (Litoria castanea)
Information on the yellow-spotted tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Palmate newt (Triturus helveticus)
The smallest British amphibian, the palmate newt (Triturus helveticus) earns its English name from the strongly webbed hind feet that males... More 29 Images 2 Videos
Tusked frog (Adelotus brevis)
Information on the tusked frog (Adelotus brevis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Clear-winged demoiselle (Calopteryx hyalina)
Information on the clear-winged demoiselle (Calopteryx hyalina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii)
Information on the Kirtland's snake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Black-capped kingfisher (Halcyon pileata)
Information on the black-capped kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 1 Video
Black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)
The black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) is a huge wading bird with a spectacular and distinctive plumage. Easily recognised by... More 33 Images 6 Videos
Western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus)
The western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus) is a long, slender garter snake with a stripy body and a very long tail, which makes up... More 10 Images 0 videos
Asian short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea)
This charismatic mammal, equally at home in the water and on land, is the smallest of the world’s otters. As well as its size, the... More 15 Images 1 Video
Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Information on the common eider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 56 Images 5 Videos
Water vole (Arvicola terrestris)
The water vole (Arvicola terrestris) is the largest and most famous of the British voles. 'Ratty' in Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the... More 39 Images 9 Videos
Mammoth spring crayfish (Orconectes marchandi)
Information on the Mammoth spring crayfish (Orconectes marchandi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Water rail (Rallus aquaticus)
Information on the water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 0 videos
Northern pintail (Anas acuta)
Among the most handsome of all ducks, the northern pintail (Anas acuta) is recognised by its slender build, long, elegant neck and elongated... More 33 Images 1 Video
Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and... More 19 Images 0 videos
Giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas)
The largest of the garter snake species, the attractively striped giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) is brown to olive in colour... More 5 Images 0 videos
Laguna del Bay frog (Hylarana similis)
Information on the Laguna del Bay frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Ornate slider (Trachemys ornata)
Once considered to be a subspecies of Trachemys scripta (the common slider), this turtle is now a full species. The carapace (upper shell)... More 2 Images 0 videos
Four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum)
Information on the four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in... More 42 Images 6 Videos
California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii)
Information on the California red-legged frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 0 videos

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