Remarkable movements of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in Florida
January 1, 2014
Here we present the remarkable movements of an individual Crocodylus acutus (American Crocodile) over a 14-year period. The crocodile was originally marked in Homestead, FL as a young-of-the-year in 1999, and was later recaptured multiple times more than 388 km away along the southwest coast of Florida. After several relocations and numerous sightings, this individual who has become known as Yellow Number 1 was found back within the same canal system in which it was first captured.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2014 |
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Title | Remarkable movements of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in Florida |
DOI | 10.1656/058.013.0407 |
Authors | Michael S. Cherkiss, Frank M Mazzotti, Lindsey Hord, Mario Aldecoa |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Southeastern Naturalist |
Index ID | 70148159 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Southeast Ecological Science Center |