Black Caiman
Melanosuchus niger
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A huge, dark caiman with red-brown eyes.
🌍 Where it lives
Rivers and flooded forests in the Amazon.
🍽️ What it eats
Fish, birds and mammals.
3 fun facts
- Its dark skin soaks up warmth.
- It is the biggest predator in the Amazon.
- Its eyes glow red in torchlight.
