We generally imagine reptile breeding to be a relatively dull affair—those of us who consider the subject at all. The concept of hierarchy or any type of a social life may also be a foreign thought to the budding reptile admirer. But a brief look at the Yacare caiman will soon correct that. Yacare caimans are small crocodilians that inhabit open rivers in the Amazon region.
During the breeding season, male caimans engage in complex dance routines in the river. These water aerobics serve to establish dominance and order.
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