{"id":425,"date":"2020-10-05T14:21:53","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T13:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/example.com\/exhibit\/caiman-crocodiles\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:25:08","slug":"caiman-crocodiles","status":"publish","type":"exhibit","link":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/bpa\/discover\/exhibits\/caiman-crocodiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Caiman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are three families that make up the Crocodila family, with around eight genera and 23 species. These 23 species are split across the three families, which are Crocodylidae (crocodiles), Gavialidae (gharials and false gharials), and Alligatoridae (alligators and caiman). At our Caiman exhibit, you have the chance to come face-to-face with our very own curious Caiman \u2013 the Cuvier\u2019s Dwarf Caiman to be precise! So, let\u2019s discover more about what this exhibit is all about, and what else you\u2019ll find here.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/h3>\n
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What is the Caiman Exhibit?<\/h4>\n
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Blue Planet Aquarium is home to the Cuvier\u2019s dwarf caiman\u00a0(Paleosuchus palpebrosus)<\/em>, which is the world\u2019s smallest living New World crocodilian. They are native to South America, typically found in rivers, streams and mangrove swamps. The Cuvier\u2019s dwarf caiman can grow up to 1.6 metres in length, but they are still incredibly mighty creatures.<\/p>\n

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Our exhibit gives you the chance to see these fascinating animals up close so you can learn a little more about this species, as well as showcasing some of our other incredible creatures that call Blue Planet Aquarium home.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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What's it like?<\/h3>\n
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What is the exhibit like?<\/h4>\n
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Our Caiman exhibit aims to mimic the diverse ecosystem of a flooded forest area. Cuvier\u2019s Caiman show preference of fast flowing rocky streams and rivers, though can still be found in slow moving water.<\/p>\n

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With that in mind, you\u2019ll find our Caiman exhibit to be a truly fascinating one, with plenty to see and learn about.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Select an animal<\/h6>\n
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