A curious American crocodile investigates National Geographic photogapher Jennifer Hayes in a mangrove channel in Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. These large reptiles are called the engineers of the mangroves because their movements open and maintain channels through the dense root systems enhancing circulation of water and nutrients.
Photographer: David Doubilet
American crocodile, an apex predator that lives in the dense mangroves within the Gardens of the Queen, National Marine Park. The crocodiles navigate the mangroves keeping water channels open and making new ones helping sustain water flow through these critical habitats. They are called the engineers of the mangrove.
Two Expert contacts
Marine Biologist
Dr Fabian Pina Amargos
fabianpina1972@gmail.com
(c):+535-348-8489
Dr. Julio A Baisre
Acuario Nacional de Cuba
(53) 7 205 1774
juliob@acuarionacional.cu
Photographer: David Doubilet
American crocodile, an apex predator that lives in the dense mangroves within the Gardens of the Queen, National Marine Park. The crocodiles navigate the mangroves keeping water channels open and making new ones helping sustain water flow through these critical habitats. They are called the engineers of the mangrove.
Two Expert contacts
Marine Biologist
Dr Fabian Pina Amargos
fabianpina1972@gmail.com
(c):+535-348-8489
Dr. Julio A Baisre
Acuario Nacional de Cuba
(53) 7 205 1774
juliob@acuarionacional.cu
Photographer: David Doubilet
A curious American crocodile investigates National Geographic photogapher Jennifer Hayes in a mangrove channel in Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. These large reptiles are called the engineers of the mangroves because their movements open and maintain channels through the dense root systems enhancing circulation of water and nutrients.
Photographer: David Doubilet