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, Brackenridge Park, City Park, San Antonio Zoo
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Reptilia, Crocodilia, Testudines, Alligatoridae, Geoemydidae, Paleosuchus, Rhinoclemmys, Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman, Furrowed Wood Turtle
Keywords
Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography
Camera
Sony Alpha A100
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.46379426
Longitude: -98.47244382
Altitude: 211.0 meters / 692.3 feet
Longitude: -98.47244382
Altitude: 211.0 meters / 692.3 feet