17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
American Crocodile in the shallows

The American Crocodile is an ambush predator and hunts in salt and fresh water. In this location the Crocodiles are docile throughout the day allowing us to get within touching distance.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2019
Photo Location: Xcalak, Mexico
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Simon Lorenz