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Estuarine Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

Description:

Largest of all living reptiles. One of the six crocodilian species considered dangerous to humans. Habitat:

Habitat:

Estuarine crocodiles generally spend the tropical wet season in freshwater swamps and rivers, moving downstream to estuaries in the dry season, and sometimes traveling far out to sea. Notes:

Notes:

The subject was around 3 meters. Sun was already setting when we stumbled upon it on a speedboat. It bolted when we slowed down but i managed to shoot off a few frames before it scooted off beneath the water. Shots were underexposed as I did not have time to make any adjustments.

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DiveMUster
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DiveMUster

Sandakan, Malaysia

Spotted on May 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 1, 2012

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