Australian Shy Crocodile
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Australian Shy Crocodile
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Unlike their much larger Australian relative, the saltwater crocodile, freshwater crocodiles are not known as man-eaters and rarely cause fatalities, although they will bite in self-defense if cornered.
Fish is the freshwater crocodile’s main source of food, with a wide range of other small animals such as insects, spiders, turtles, small reptiles, and water rats also taken. The long, pointed teeth enable the crocodile to grasp and hold their slippery prey with ease.
In captivity, Freshwater Crocodiles can be very aggressive to one another. Juveniles less than three months old will bite each other on the head, body and limbs, and juveniles up to six months old continue to bite each other, sometimes with fatal consequences. In the wild, a large male will usually dominate a congregation, and attack and bite the tails of subordinates as a means of asserting dominance.
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January 6th, 2017
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Comments (40)
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography
Looks great as a black and white and the color in the eye is a nice touch too!
Phyllis Kaltenbach
OK, I will not corner him. If he moved I would, most likely be a mile away in 30 seconds! I like your capture and that gold eye with the black and white I like all of your information on him, also, Miroslava! Nice capture! V/F
Wes Iversen
Excellent capture with superb textures and the selective color on the eye is very effective, Miroslava! L/F
Lenore Senior
What an outstanding work and love the selective coloring and textures! Too close for comfort!! v/f!!
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