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Crocodile turns bright orange

Adam Khor · 2011-09-26 17:54:36

An Australian croc turned bright orange after chewing on a water filter, causing keepers to freak out about its health. Seems that the croc is perfectly fine, though: http://www.tntmagazine.com/tnt-today/archive/2011/09/26/snappy-the-crocodile-turns-orange.aspx Speaking of crocodilians, here's an interesting bit of trivia:…

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An Australian croc turned bright orange after chewing on a water filter, causing keepers to freak out about its health. Seems that the croc is perfectly fine, though:

http://www.tntmagazine.com/tnt-today/archive/2011/09/26/snappy-the-crocodile-turns-orange.aspx

Speaking of crocodilians, here's an interesting bit of trivia: the Spectacled Caiman is the only crocodilian known to change color (naturally, that is), although this ability is very limited compared to say, that of a chameleon or a cephalopod. The caiman changes color by rearranging the distribution of black pigment in its cells.

Spectacled caiman:

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#2 26-09-2011 9:31pm

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Had no idea a caiman could change color!! thanks adam!

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