Critters of the Pantanal 2019
Caiman were prolific on all the rivers we navigated.
These critters are capybaras, cuddly but not quite cute.
Moma capybara with three cubs.
This is a black and white tegu lizard. It's about 4-5 feet long.
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The tongue flicks in and out constantly.
PantanalCritters2019Brazil 2019Lizard black and white teguSouth Wild
This fellow kept changing directions as I tried to get a head shot.
PantanalCritters2019Brazil 2019Lizard black and white teguPantanal Jaguar
Here's a closer view.
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We spotted this green lizard on the river bank and I got only this one shot before she scampered into the brush.
This is a brown capuchin monkey which we saw at the last lodge we stayed. We did not see many monkeys.
PantanalCritters2019Brazil 2019Monkey brown capuchinPantanal Jaguar
By Iguazu Falls we saw a few black capuchin monkeys.
PantanalCritters2019Brazil 2019Iguazu FallsMonkey black capuchin
Caiman aren't the most beautiful creature to photograph, but sometimes the light dancing on the water makes for a good shot.
We found a group of caiman on the riverbank sunning themselves.
Check out those teeth, even one coming through the upper lip.
I didn't want to get any closer to get this shot.
Just waiting for a meal to come by. It wasn't going to be me.
Is he ready to attack? No his mouth is open because it is how he dissipates excess heat.
Meet Mr. River Otter.
On a couple of occasions we followed these amazing swimmers for an hour.
They are fishing experts.
And they devour one very quickly.
Those teeth are sharp.
Notice how the forehand looks much like a human hand.
Done with lunch. Let's go cruising.
