Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger). Head. Jaws taped for safety of pointing third eye-lid, nictitating membrane
Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger). Rupununi River. Spot-light and noosed by researcher at night. Data collection of caiman includes weighing, measuring, sexing, tagging and marking before release, in the hope of re-captures in the future. Based at Caiman House and Research Center, Yupukari. Researcher pointing out the nictitating membrane ot third eye-lid partially drawn across the eye. Immature animal with mouth temporarily taped to allow safe handling.
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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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