Orinoco Crocodile

The Orinoco Crocodile, which dwells in a variety of habitats near the Orinoco River and its tributaries, is one of the largest crocodilian species existing in the world and the largest predator in the Americas. It is an opportunistic hunter, feeding on prey that is either in or near its wetland habitat such as fish, large birds and small mammals.

The Orinoco Crocodile has a relatively long snout, which is narrower when compared to that of an American Crocodile. It can be easily distinguished by its tan pale hide, which tends to change colour over long periods of time. Relatively docile, the Orinoco Crocodile cannot be approached during the dry season when it is actively nesting. However, its less aggressive temperament overall has led to fewer negative interactions with human populations nearby.