Broad-snouted Caiman Caiman latirostris

The Broad-snouted Caiman is native to marshes, swamps and mangroves of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia.

The largest males can reach some 3 metres (10 feet) in length, but typically they may be some 2 metres.

The powerful broad snout allows it to crush crustacean and small turtle shells. Social animals, they communicate vocally with grunts and hisses.