The Chinese alligator is one of the rarest crocodilians in the world with about 300 wild individuals left. Much smaller than its American cousin, full grown adults weigh less than 100 lbs. Historically called the "muddy dragon", these gators may have inspired aspects of Chinese dragon mythology. v.redd.it/j3lrsu8ffnp71
I saw a person say there are only two tegus in the genus Salvator so I figured I'd share a few cousins of well know species that don't get the spotlight very often. Here are pictures of an Argentine yellow tegu, a Chinese alligator, and a dark spot anaconda. Bolivian anacondas also exist. reddit.com/gallery/rbksrn
Can Chinese Alligator hybridize with American Alligator?
Chinese Wal-Marts Sell Alligators
Chinese Alligator Sketch/Study. Me , 2012
The Chinese alligator is a species of alligator native to China. It is also known as the Yangtze alligator and the "muddy dragon." It has been a part of Chinese literature since the third century. It is suspected that the Chinese alligator is the inspiration behind the Chinese dragon.
This green Mexican alligator lizard looks like a Chinese dragon
The Chinese Alligator, with 150 wild individuals left, theyβre one of the most endangered reptiles on the planet
The green Mexican alligator lizard looks like a Chinese dragon! Repost but thought I would share it here.
Baby Chinese Alligators looking like they have Leopard spots
I thought y'all would enjoy this chinese alligator I made in ZBrush! reddit.com/gallery/mgrxnd
TIL that due to its docile behavior and it's hibernation patterns coinciding with the rainy season, it has been suggested the Chinese alligator is a source of inspiration for the folklore of the Chinese dragon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiβ¦
A chonky Chinese alligator in graphite and ink. ππ€
The green Mexican alligator lizard looks like a Chinese dragon! Repost but thought so should post it here.
The Chinese Alligator is the smallest species of alligator, and one of the smallest crocodilians in the world. Adults grow to around 5-7 feet long and weigh 80-100 pounds. gfycat.com/belovedgreatcoβ¦
The green Mexican alligator lizard looks like a Chinese dragon! Repost but thought so should post it here.
Can Chinese alligators interbreed with American alligators?
Because curiosity. Spent a while Googling this to no avail.
The Chinese Alligator gfycat.com/belovedgreatcoβ¦
Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes 5 Chinese alligators kwch.com/2020/09/09/sedgwβ¦
The green Mexican alligator lizard looks like a Chinese dragon! Repost but thought so should post it here.
Beginner electronics gift kit I put together for my 9 year old for christmas: Cheap Chinese introductory motor and gears kit, assorted LEDs, raspberry pi, Arduino mega, alligator clips and some other bits and pieces
TIL there are only two living species of alligators on earth: the American Alligator and the Chinese alligator, the latter being critically endangered. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiβ¦
[Chinese Tourbillon] I received this mysterious piece as a gift. From what I can tell, it seems to be a modified Seagate Tourbillon Movement; 42mm stainless steel case, manually-wound, 16-18 hour power reserve, alligator strap, and a seashell dial.
Chinese Alligator digital drawing. I hope you like it :)
The Chinese Alligator gfycat.com/belovedgreatcoβ¦
If this chinese alligator can smile, so can you!
Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Critically endangered, only ~200 are thought to remain in the wild [oc]
TIL The critically endangered Chinese alligator may have helped inspire the mythology of the Chinese dragon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiβ¦
look how cute the chinese alligator is!!!
The incredibly endangered Chinese alligator, here at the Santa Barbara Zoo [oc]
The Chinese Alligator gfycat.com/belovedgreatcoβ¦
Alligator cooked in Chinese Restaurant
Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis)
Chinese Alligator, Inktober imgur.com/99nLL8Q
Chinese pumpkin Curry with Alligator Fritters
Chinese Alligator, Inktober imgur.com/99nLL8Q
Chinese Alligators Cuddling [OC]
Chinese man visits hospital after passionately kissing his pet alligator snapping turtle
Chinese Alligators spend most of the year in a burrow near the river's edge [Photo OC]
