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A five foot alligator feeding on….one inch poeciliid fishes?
Lunge feeding in the American Alligator
Whales are the largest mammals on earth. Amongst whales, those with the largest body size are a group of baleen whales called Rorquals that includes the blue whale, fin whale, and humpback whale. The defining feature of this group is a series of longitudinal skin folds that run from the chin to the stomach; these…
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Notes on Species Identification
One of the challenges of taking lots of photos of different animals (i.e. mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects) is later identifying all the species you photographed. This can be a time-consuming task. On my Flickr page I have uploaded over 6,500 photos, mostly of wildlife, and I have attempted to identify all of them…
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Alligator camouflage and stick display
Crocodilians are largely ambush predators that rely upon stealth and patience to capture prey. They typically don’t chase down mobile prey by running or swimming for long distances, but instead sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance before lunging. Concealment and the choice of strategic ambush point play a big role in…
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