Saltwater Crocodile
by Debbie Oppermann
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Saltwater Crocodile
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Debbie Oppermann
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Photograph - Photography
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"Saltwater Crocodile" by Debbie Oppermann. Crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are found in many places in Jamaica. They are found mostly along the southern coast in wetland areas like swamps and mangrove forests and this one was spotted on the Black River. Hunted until 1971, crocodiles are now a protected species in Jamaica and harming one can bring a hefty fine of US$100,000 or a year in prison. These reptiles can get pretty big, the largest ones growing over 20 feet and weighing more than a ton. Crocodiles in Jamaica today suffer from loss of habitat due to development and it’s estimated they have lost about 50% of their native wetland habitat. We spotted a few but there was also a few that we didn't see until they were right beside us in the boat, a little scary for sure!
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December 27th, 2017
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