Caiman
any of several tropical American crocodilians of the genus Caiman and allied genera: some are endangered.
Contemporary Examples
Why Does My Kids’ Elementary School Need a Tank? Andy Hinds September 12, 2014
Why Does My Kids’ Elementary School Need a Tank? Andy Hinds September 12, 2014
Historical Examples
Reptiles and Birds Louis Figuier
The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacn, Mxico William E. Duellman
The Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society – Vol. 4 Various
The Forest Exiles Mayne Reid
The Philippine Islands John Foreman
The Forest Exiles Mayne Reid
The Forest Exiles Mayne Reid
Reptiles and Birds Louis Figuier
noun (pl) -mans
a variant spelling of cayman
n.
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