Camera traps capture images of predators ofCaiman crocodilus yacareeggs (Reptilia: Crocodylia) in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands [PDF]
Journal of Natural History, 2014 Camera traps were set up in forest nests in 2009, 2010 and 2012 to capture images of possible predators eating eggs of the Pantanal caiman, Caiman crocodilus yacare. We monitored 57 caiman nests; 42 nests were opened and the eggs were counted (mean = 25 eggs/nest, SD = 4.3). Females were present and captured at 38 of those nests. The remaining 15 nests
Campos, Z., Mourão, G.
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New Mitogenomic Resources for the Caiman yacare (Daudin, 1802) From Bolivia [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.New mitochondrial genomes were generated to enhance the mitochondrial genetic resources available for Caiman yacare. Mitochondrial genomes of approximately 16 kb were obtained through genome skimming using Illumina sequencing technology. The assemblies revealed a composition typical of vertebrate mitogenomes, including 13 protein‐coding genes, 2 rRNA ...
Guido Miranda +2 more
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Computed tomography reveals the endocranial anatomy of Crocodylia: Implications for phylogenetic relationships and ecomorphological convergence across Crocodylomorpha [PDF]
Journal of Anatomy, EarlyView.The evaluation of the endocranial anatomy of 43 crocodylian species reveals several differences, including variation in the curvature of the encephalic endocast, the size of the endosseous labyrinth and paratympanic sinuses, and the presence of additional snout sinuses.
Paul M. J. Burke, Philip D. Mannion
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Two new species of Pseudotelorchis (Digenea, Telorchiidae), parasites of the Caiman, Caiman crocodilus yacare (Reptilia, Crocodylia) from the Pantanal Mato-Grossense, Brazil [PDF]
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1993 Pseudotelorchis caimanis n. sp. and P. yacarei n. sp. are described based on specimens collected from Caiman crocodilus yacare (Daudin) in the Pantanal Mato-grossense, Brazil.
Joäo B. Catto, J. F. R. Amato
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Skeletal pathologies in extant crocodilians as a window into the paleopathology of fossil archosaurs [PDF]
The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 10, Page 2698-2724, October 2026.Abstract Crocodilians, together with birds, are the only extant relatives to many extinct archosaur groups, making them highly important for interpreting paleopathological conditions in a phylogenetic disease bracketing model. Despite this, comprehensive data on osteopathologies in crocodilians remain scarce.
Alexis Cornille +6 more
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Meat Science, 2010 Chemical composition and fatty acid profiles were determined in Caiman yacare meat originating from the neck and tail cuts of animals raised in the wild (n=6) or in captivity (n=6), slaughtered at a live weight of approximately 6 kg. All experimental methods were approved by the appropriate environmental protection agencies.
Maria Das Graças Cardoso +2 more
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Roars, Rumbles, and Resonance: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Crocodylian Acoustic Signals [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.Crocodylians are highly vocal reptiles, possessing a complex acoustic signalling system including vocal and non‐vocal signals used for courtship, mating, mediating conflict, and providing maternal care. Despite this, research on crocodylian acoustic signalling remains infrequent, with methodologies and terminology varying widely across studies.
Sonnie A. Flores +3 more
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Proterodiplostome Parasites (Digenea, Proterodiplostomidae) of the Caiman, Caiman crocodilus yacare (Reptilia, Crocodylia) in the Pantanal mato-Grossense, Brazil, with the description of two new species [PDF]
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1994 Two new species are described from the caiman. Caiman crocodilus yacare. Proterodiplostomum breve n. sp. differs from all other species in the genus by the following chacacteristics: (1) the paraprostate gland is shorter and club-shaped; (2) the genital ...
João B. Catto, J. F. R. Amato
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Clustering crocodylian dental morphology: Insights into functional adaptations, diet, and ontogeny [PDF]
Journal of Anatomy, Volume 248, Issue 1, Page 1-17, January 2026.Extant crocodylians may be divided into five clusters based on the residuals of four linear dental measurements (y‐axes) and their variation along the jaw (x‐axes). These clusters correlate to snout shape, prey preference, and feeding ecology, particularly prey size and the degree of processing necessary. Multiple families and subfamilies were found in
Jason J. Testin, Domenic C. D'Amore
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POPULAÇÃO DE CAIMAN GROGODILUS YACARE NO SUDESTE DE MATO GROSSO [PDF]
Revista do Instituto Florestal, 1992 Um dos componentes do Projeto Yacare, concebido pela Fundação de Ensino Superior de Mato Grosso- FESMAT - para conhecer aspectos da auto e sinecologia de Caiman crocodilus yacare (DAUDIN, 1802), os estudos populacionais do jacaré pantaneiro, após uma ...
João Evangelista de Melo Neto +1 more
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