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“There are two types of crocodiles naturally found in the north-western Caribbean, namely the American and Cuban crocodile. The American crocodile (''Crocodylus acutus'') has a wide range and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and the Southern States. The Cuban crocodile (''Crocodylus rhombifer'') is only found in south-western Cuba. However, skeletal remains found locally indicate that historically both species were naturally present in the [[Cayman Islands]]. Many crocodiles have a “wandering” phase, in which young animals range far and wide in search of new habitat. The [[Cayman Islands]] falls within the natural range of both these species, therefore we should not be surprised at an occasional appearance off our shores | “There are two types of [[crocodiles]] naturally found in the north-western Caribbean, namely the American and Cuban crocodile. The [[American crocodile]] (''Crocodylus acutus'') has a wide range and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and the Southern States. The [[Cuban crocodile]] (''Crocodylus rhombifer'') is only found in south-western Cuba. | ||
However, skeletal remains found locally indicate that historically both species were naturally present in the [[Cayman Islands]]. Many [[crocodiles]] have a “wandering” phase, in which young animals range far and wide in search of new habitat. The [[Cayman Islands]] falls within the natural range of both these species, therefore we should not be surprised at an occasional appearance off our shores.” | |||
:—[[Cayman Islands]] Department of Environment Director Gina Ebanks-Petrie explained. <br> | |||