Endangered Cuban Crocodiles Are Losing Their Genetic Identity
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A Cuban crocodile feeds on a crab, which contributes to its diet along with turtles, fish, and small mammals. Credit: Yoamel Milián-García
Two Cuban crocodiles mating in Zapata Swamp. Credit: Yoamel Milián-García
A juvenile Cuban crocodile rests in the waters of the Zapata Swamp in Matanzas, Cuba. Once fully grown, the species reaches an average length of 3.5 meters. Credit: Yoamel Milián-García
The critically endangered Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) has the most restricted range of any crocodilian, and is found only in the Zapata Swamp on mainland Cuba and Lanier Swamp on the Isle of Youth. Credit: Yoamel Milián-García
