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The smallest Crocodile Two dwarf crocodiles sunbathing below a heat lamp in the Oliemeulen reptiles centre, the Netherlands. Dwarf Crocodile,Geotagged,Oliemeulen,Osteolaemus tetraspis,Reptiles,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

The smallest Crocodile

Two dwarf crocodiles sunbathing below a heat lamp in the Oliemeulen reptiles centre, the Netherlands.

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  1. They almost look nice enough to cuddle. Ferocious little snappers soI'll just run along now;-) Posted 13 years ago

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The dwarf crocodile is an African species of crocodile. It is also the smallest extant crocodile species in the world. Recent sampling has identified three genetically distinct populations. Some feel that the findings should elevate the subspecies to full species status.

Similar species: Crocodilia
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 21, 2012. Captured Jan 15, 2012 12:40 in Doctor Eijgenraamstraat, 5042 West Tilburg, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm