Dwarf Caiman Facts: the SMALLEST CAIMAN 🐊 Animal Fact Files

Did you know the dwarf caiman is the smallest caiman alive today? A dwarf caiman averages thirteen pounds (6kg) in weight - that's about the same a housecat! Learn more dwarf caiman facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Paleosuchus palpebrosus
Range: Amazon and Orinoco river basins of South America
Habitat: fast, clean, clear waters and flooded grasslands
Size: up to 5 feet (1.5m) - the smallest crocodilian
Diet: insects, fish, frogs, tadpoles, snails, small mammals, etc.
Threats: rats, opossums, birds like herons, jaguars, anacondas, other caimans, etc.
Lifespan: 20-40 years

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Dwarf Caiman SMALLEST CROCODILIAN 0:00
Dwarf Caiman OSTEODERMS and THREATS 0:34
Dwarf Caiman HABITAT and RANGE 1:14
Dwarf Caiman BREEDING 2:09
Dwarf Caiman LIFE CYCLE 2:33
Dwarf Caiman ROSE SMELLING? 3:15
Dwarf Caiman PREY 3:37
Dwarf Caiman VS ALLIGATOR 3:54
Thanks / Outro 4:08
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