Spectacled Caiman

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Physical Description

Spectacled caimans were named for the bony ridge above their eyes, which resembles a pair of glasses. Adults are dull green and can grow to more than six feet in length. They primarily eat fish, insects, frogs, birds, and even mammals. After breeding, females lay eggs in nests built with mud and leaves.

Interesting Fact 1

To survive during periods of extreme heat, spectacled caimans burrow into the mud and enter a state of hibernation.

Interesting Fact 2

Juveniles have a yellow tint and black bands, both of which disappear with age.