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caiman
/ˈkeɪ.mən/
noun 3name 1
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2ADJ.
continuing
CAIMAN + NOUN
duck, population
Definitions
noun
1
Any of the relatively small crocodilians of the genus Caiman, within the family Alligatoridae.
Caimans are reptiles that are closely related to their Central and South American neighbors, the alligators. Adult caimans are usually four to six feet (1.8 m) in length.
2002, International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Brown bear - Cheetah, 3rd Edition, page 358, The caimans are found in South America, mainly in the Amazon basin, with one species extending into the southern part of Mexico and another reaching northern parts of Argentina.
2
A crocodilian of the subfamily Caimaninae, which includes the very large black caiman.
3
A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus Dracaena, found in South America. To differentiate from caimans, they are referred to as caiman lizards.
name
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Alternative form of Cayman.
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noun — a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that rese
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Caimans are reptiles that are closely related to their Central and South American neighbors, the alligators. Adult caimans are usually four to six feet (1.8 m) in length.
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2002, International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Brown bear - Cheetah, 3rd Edition, page 358, The caimans are found in South America, mainly in the Amazon basin, with one species extending into the southern
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Newly hatched caimans eat insects. Young caimans are eaten by Jabirus, Wood Storks, Great Egrets, and raccoons. Adult caimans have no predators except human poachers.
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The caiman is a very aggressive animal.
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The caiman snatched the duck.
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The caiman population is continuing to thrive.
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