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  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    Critically Endangered Cuban Crocodile
  • A critically endangered Cuban crocodile, Crocodylus rhombifer, in their natural environment - in this case a lush green valley.
    Cuban Croc Valley.jpg
  • Cuban crocodiles tend to stay inland and prefer brackish water. American crocodiles prefer coastal mangrove lagoons. As the ocean rises due to climate change, the two are coming into conflict, and interbreeding, more frequently.
    The Cuban Crocodile
  • A critically endangered Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) in a small cenote in Zapata, Cuba. As ocean's rise due to climate change American crocodiles' territory in Cuba is expanding and that of the swamp-living Cuban crocodile is shrinking. The two species are coming into contact more frequently and interbreeding and hybrid species are common. With only about 4000 individual Cuban crocs left in small parts of Cuba, it is likely the Cuban crocodile will go extinct soon, being absorbed by the American crocodile, without ongoing human intervention.
    Habitat
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180517-500_2971.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180515-500_0172.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180517-500_3382.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180515-500_1072.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) eye photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180514-_DSC0791.jpg
  • Cuban crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed on a crocodile farm started by Fidel Castro in the 1960's in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park to help save the species. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Animals were captive.
    20180514-_DSC0758.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180515-500_1286.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a valley in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180517-500_1212.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180515-500_0204.jpg
  • Cuban crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed on a crocodile farm started by Fidel Castro in the 1960's in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park to help save the species. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Animals were captive.
    20180514-_DSC0737.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    500_9524.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180517-500_2430.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    500_8881.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) hand and arm photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180515-500_1412.jpg
  • A group of juvenile Cuban crocodiles are part of a breeding program stared by Fidel Castro in the 1960's to help the species survive.
    Breeding Program
  • A debate remains about whether humans should try to keep the genetic pureness of the Cuban crocodile through breeding programs or let the species be absorbed into the American crocodile through interbreeding.
    Breeding Center
  • The dinosaur leg and foot of a Cuban crocodile. Cuban crocs are among the most aggressive species of crocodiles in the world.
    Footprint
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a valley in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    Habitat
  • The fate of the Cuban crocodile is unknown, but sure to go extinct if not for major efforts on our part.
    Cuba's Croc
  • The brilliant eye of the critically endangered Cuban crocodile. <br />
<br />
Image made in captivity
    Eye
  • Shrimp that are most likely red cuban cave shrimp, Barbouria cubensis, in a blue hole on Eleuthera, Bahamas.
    2016_09_22BlueHole616.jpg
  • A shrimp that is most likely a red cuban cave shrimp, Barbouria cubensis, in a blue hole on Eleuthera, Bahamas.
    2016_10_26RedShrimp385.jpg
  • A shrimp that is most likely a red cuban cave shrimp, Barbouria cubensis, in a blue hole on Eleuthera, Bahamas.
    2016_09_22BlueHole268.jpg
  • A shrimp that is most likely a red Cuban cave shrimp (Barbouria cubensis) scavenging on a dead crab in a blue hole on Eleuthera, Bahamas. When a shrimp finds a meal it rises in the water column to avoid competition.
    2013_09_03_HI371.jpg
  • A shrimp that is most likely a red cuban cave shrimp (Barbouria cubensis) in a blue hole on Eleuthera, Bahamas.
    20170926-461.jpg
  • An inland pond on Eleuthera with an especially high density red Cuban cave shrimp. They are usually found walking around the seabed, but one this occasion, for unknown reasons, they were "marching" to deeper water.
    2015_11_30HI855 2.jpg
  • Cuban tree frog on Harbour Island, Bahamas
    Cuban_Tree_Frog061.jpg
  • Cuban tree frog on Harbour Island, Bahamas
    Cuban_Tree_Frog020.jpg
  • A Cuban tree frog changes colors to match the white roof it was sleeping on.
    Cuban_Tree_Frog025.jpg
  • A Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed in a cenote in Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. Cuban crocodiles and American crocodiles are interbreeding and creating hybrid offspring that threaten the survival of the Cuban species, which is down to only 4,000 individuals and listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
    20180515-500_1044.jpg
  • The dinosaur leg and foot of a Cuban crocodile. Cuban crocs are among the most aggressive species of crocodiles in the world.
    20180515-500_1412sm.jpg
  • A critically endangered Cuban crocodile  (Crocodylus rhombifer) in a cenote in Zapata National Park, Cuba. The species is down to less than 4000 individuals. A breeding program started by Castro is helping, but interbreeding with the American crocodile is rampant and may spell the end for the Cuban crocodile.
    Species Watch
  • A critically endangered Cuban crocodile  (Crocodylus rhombifer) in a cenote in Zapata National Park, Cuba. The species is down to less than 4000 individuals. A breeding program started by Castro is helping, but interbreeding with the American crocodile is rampant and may spell the end for the Cuban crocodile.
    Species Watch
  • A small Cuban dogfish shark (Squalus cubensis) is caught during a long-term study of deep water sharks in The Bahamas. The shark was released unharmed.
    2014_04_17_HI032.jpg
  • The fate of the Cuban crocodile is unknown, but sure to go extinct if not for major efforts on our part.
    20180515-500_1286sm.jpg
  • The brilliant eye of the critically endangered Cuban crocodile. <br />
<br />
Image made in captivity
    20180514-_DSC0791sm.jpg
  • A cuban dogfish shark, Squalus cubensis, swims back to the depths after being tagged and released by scientists at the Cape Eleuthera Institute.
    2014_04_17_HI042.jpg
  • A cuban dogfish shark, Squalus cubensis, swims back to the depths after being tagged and released by scientists at the Cape Eleuthera Institute.
    2014_04_17_HI041.jpg
  • Cuban crocodiles tend to stay inland and prefer brackish water. American crocodiles prefer coastal mangrove lagoons. As the ocean rises due to climate change, the two are coming into conflict, and interbreeding, more frequently.
    20180515-500_1080sm.jpg
  • A group of juvenile Cuban crocodiles are part of a breeding program stared by Fidel Castro in the 1960's to help the species survive.
    20180514-_DSC0737sm.jpg
  • A critically endangered Cuban Crocodile.  *Note: This image is only for sale for Rights Managed or as a limited edition print. See my "Limited Editions" under the PRINTS tab for more information or send me an email for a quote.
    Teeth
  • The floor of a blue hole in The Bahamas is covered in decaying matter, food for the Cuban red cave shrimp.
    2012_HI_Aug_29th045.jpg
  • A cuban dogfish shark, Squalus cubensis, is brought in on a longline.
    2014_04_17_HI027.jpg
  • Part of the aim of the breeding program is to maintain genetic purity of the species.
    20180514-_DSC0758sm.jpg
  • American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are native to Cuba and an important part of their coastal ecosystem. The problem of interbreeding the two species cannot be solved by culling one species.
    American in Cuba
  • American crocodiles are much less agressive than their Cuban cousins. In Cuba's Gardens of the Queen they are a major tourist draw and can safely be photographed in the water.
    20170214GOTQ0309sm.jpg
  • American crocodiles, like this one, are slowly invading the Cuban crocodile's territory as water's rise due to global climate change.
    20170216GOTQ0844sm.jpg
  • A Cuban dancer looks on in the dance hall while her boyfriend talks on a smartphone.
    Performance
  • American crocodiles are much less agressive than their Cuban cousins. In Cuba's Gardens of the Queen they are a major tourist draw and can safely be photographed in the water.
    The Other Foot
  • A Cuban man shows off his Posseidon tattoo.
    20180522-500_4326sm.jpg
  • Young Cuban boys don't mind the rain.
    In the Rain
  • Tourist revenue helps to keep the Gardens of the Queen Marine Park protected, but Cubans are smart to not let too many people in. Only about a thousand divers a year visit the park.
    20170213GOTQ0668.jpg
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