An Unlikely Perch: Cuvier's Dwarf Caimans and a Furrowed Wood Turtle

A fascinating moment unfolds at the San Antonio Zoo as two Cuvier's Dwarf Caimans rest side by side while a Furrowed Wood Turtle confidently perches atop one of them. This unique composition highlights the diversity and unexpected interactions found within the reptile world. Captured with a Sony Alpha A100, the image showcases intricate scales, rich natural textures, and the quiet stillness of these remarkable animals in their habitat. A memorable wildlife portrait celebrating the beauty, resilience, and curiosity of reptiles. #EngelPhotography #SanAntonioZoo #CuviersDwarfCaiman #Paleosuchus #FurrowedWoodTurtle #Rhinoclemmys #Geoemydidae #Alligatoridae #Reptilia #Crocodilia #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPortrait #NaturePhotography #Texas #SanAntonio #ZooPhotography #Wildlife #Animalia #Nature

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at 12:36 AM America/Chicago

Focal Length 60mm

Shutter Speed 1/13 sec

Aperture ƒ/5.6

ISO 400

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, San Antonio, San Antonio Zoo

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Reptilia, Crocodilia, Testudines, Alligatoridae, Geoemydidae, Paleosuchus, Rhinoclemmys, Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman, Furrowed Wood Turtle

Keywords Animal Portrait, City Park, Landscapes & Nature, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography

Camera Sony Alpha A100

Lens Sony 55-200mm f4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 29.46379426
Longitude: -98.47244382
Altitude: 211.0 meters / 692.3 feet