An ecological study of Caiman crocodilus in Northern Suriname
1990
Ouboter, Paul E. | Nanhoe, Lury M.R. (Suriname Univ., Paramaribo (Suriname))
This study intends to provide a scientific basis for the future protection of Caiman Crocodilus in Suriname. Caiman Crocodilus, once abundant in most parts of South America, is now an endangered species in many countries. The research into the ecology of this species was done in the Coesewijne area. In the study area, comprising 10 km of main river, and 2 km of branch-creek, the number of adults was low compared to Venezuelan Caiman populations. The life strategy of Caiman Crocodilus is particularly based on water levels. Nesting occurs during the long rainy season. This is also the main spawning period for most fishes. Caiman nests are constructed on small elevations in the inundated swamps. The eggs are buried, but also covered by a small pile of dry leaves. Some assumptions are made on the function of distress and response calls, on the relation between caiman depiction and the reduction of fish numbers, and on the protection of Caiman Crocodilus in Suriname
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