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Chinese alligator
Scientific name: Alligator sinensis
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Family: ALLIGATORIDAE
Group: Reptiles
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 15 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 150 à 200 jours
Births: 31.12-15.01
Habitat:
Rivers and swamps of the Yangtze
Description:
Native to the rivers and swamps of the Yangtze in China, the Chinese alligator is one of the rarest and most endangered alligator species in the world. It has a smaller size compared to the American alligator, with a maximum length of around 2.5 meters. This reptile primarily feeds on fish, crustaceans, and small mammals. Due to habitat loss and hunting, the Chinese alligator is now classified as critically endangered.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the Chinese alligator using a telephoto lens to capture its distinctive features and behaviors in its natural aquatic habitat. As a nocturnal animal, it is best to photograph at dusk or early in the morning when the light is soft and the animal is more active. Be discreet and maintain a respectful distance, as the Chinese alligator is a shy species.
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