Once there you will paddle around the lake in a catamaran, searching for the resident family of nine giant river otters (seen by 60 % of our lake visitors) and other lakeside wildlife such
as caiman, hoatzin and horned screamers.
Muddy areas, beaches, mangroves, sea grass beds and reefs all provide a home to abundant populations of seabirds, reptiles such
as caimans, and a rich marine biodiversity and biomass.
It is the ideal place for the habitat of a varied fauna, such
as caimans, black lizards, turtles, giant otters and a great variety of fish.
Not exact matches
It is of no immediate concern to
caiman populations in South America because the ants and
caimans co-evolved there, and natural red fire ant predators, such
as the decapitating fly, help keep the ants in check.
Tiny red fire ants in Argentina target fearsome
caimans, with
as many
as one in four of the crocodilian's babies falling prey to insect attackers.
I was more worried about the
caimans in the water and our boat capsizing
as I struggled with my equipment to get the shot.»
Cayman is an alternative spelling of
caiman, a reptile in the same family
as the alligator.
I have always felt that promoting difficult animals
as pets serves our business no good in the long run, and there really is no upside to keeping spectacled
caimans.
I had a spectacled
caiman as a boy.
Kids would invariably be drawn to the tropical fish tanks, in hopes of spotting newts, aquatic frogs, and perhaps something
as exotic and devastatingly weird
as a baby spectacled
caiman.
Around the lakes, there are trails that take us to other parts of the jungle, in the habitat of felines and mammals, such
as tapirs, wild hogs, huanganas and at night, one can observe
caimans.
Later, explore the canals of Tortuguero National Park in small boats, on the lookout for howler, spider and capuchin monkeys, and
caiman,
as well
as ibis, tiger herons, curassow, and other bird species.
This afternoon, take to the water on a kayaking excursion through Tortuguero's thick maze of lagoons and mangrove forests
as you try to spot howler monkeys, iguanas, and
caimans.
Appreciate the wonders of the Peñas Blancas River and the surrounding rainforest
as you glide silently taking photos of monkeys, sloths, iguanas,
caimans and numerous tropical birds.
At the lodge, you will combine Spanish classes with excursions such
as a night walk searching for nocturnal animals, an exploration by foot and canoe, a bath in hot water springs, a search for
caimans, and many other fun and exciting activities.
This is home to a great variety of indigenous animals & birds such
as the Macaw and reptiles including turtles, spoonbills, crocodiles, monkeys, herons, kingfishers,
caimans and frogs.
We will paddle around the Lake Tres Chimbadas on a catamaran, looking for the resident family of Giant River Otters, and wildlife such
as hoatzin,
caiman or horned screamers.
Other iconic animals living here include the giant river otters that play, hunt, and eat
as a social family group, the elusive jaguar prowling the forest for favored prey like tapir and capybara, and intimidating black
caiman that reach a similar size
as large crocodiles.
Head out with professional guides to spot of the reserve's wildlife, such
as several different monkeys, macaw parrots, toucans, colorful tanagers,
caiman crocodiles, and a seemingly limitless variety of others.
You paddle canoes around the lake looking for lakeside wildlife such
as hoatzin and
caiman, hoping to see the otters which are infrequently seen here.
In true Amazon exploration tradition, enjoy leaving the vessel on excursion boats with highly trained Amazon guides to find the many different animals and plants of the Amazon Rainforest, such
as howler monkeys, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, toucans, macaws,
caiman lizards,
caiman, and much much more.