Photo of the Day #530: Cuban crocodile

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A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer), photographed at the National Zoo.


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A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer), photographed at the National Zoo.
A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer), photographed at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.
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A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer), photographed at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. No one knew what happened to William Olson. At about three in the afternoon on April 13, 1966 he had been swimming with his friends from the Peace Corps in the part of the Baro river that ran through…

Very close picture of a Cuban crocodile's business end! I remember a news report on these endangered animals, unusual for their very active lifestyles, extreme aggression, and the prominent "horns" on their heads. It would truly be a shame if these unique animals were allowed to disappear.

By Raymond Minton (not verified) on 23 Mar 2009 #permalink