Every Species of Alligator, Crocodile, Caiman and Gharial! (If You're Into That Kind of Thing)

[@ClintsReptiles]

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[@jebVlogs556]

I love the speckled caiman,smooth front caiman,the broad snout crocodile and the ancient world gharial,American alligator and Australian crocodile (all species are special in their own special way) but these 6 specific ones are very dear and close to my heart 😢..

[@springwaterenjoyer12]

Deinosuchus was the biggest croc . Growing upto 46 feet and being 12+ tons

[@raydraco784]

You never mentioned the recently rediscovered rio apaporis caiman

[@kulled]

been seeing a lot of videos covering all the species of a given animal lately. idubbbz, you, and that bird guy or whatever idk i forgot.

[@graffic13]

I need Clint to invade Kamp Kenan!! I wanna see Clint geek the f out on the kamps residents!! And... come see Baru @ the Toledo Zoo!!!

[@cs4870]

The near rage quit over the so called false gharial was hilarious. This was a top tier video and one of my favorites so far. Great work! I love watching my Clint’s reptiles video every Saturday morning!

[@indyreno2933]

The correct english name for Tomistoma schlegelii is now "southeast asian gharial" since it is actually a gharial after all, gharials constitute the family Gavialidae with only two extant species within two genera being the Southeast Asian Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) and the Ganges Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), gharials are the sole extant family of the superfamily Gavialoidea.

[@mofauna]

@@indyreno2933 You again? You can't just decide to give a name and decide it's the correct English name - other people have to be using it too. There's no issue with calling Tomistoma schlegelii a false gharial still anyway, because it's false as it's not Gavialis gangeticus - the two are in the same family but still very different from each other. If you insist on using a different name, both Sunda gharial and Tomistoma are available and fairly widely used.

[@indyreno2933]

@Mo Hassan, the word "gharial" does not refer exclusively to Gavialis gangeticus anymore as it is now specifically called the "ganges gharial", the word "gharial" actually now refers to the family Gavialidae as a whole, Tomistoma schlegelii is actually a gharial after all based on closer morphology and molecularity that went with it, so "false gharial" is no longer a correct name for Tomistoma schlegelii, its correct name is actually now "southeast asian gharial", which is why crocodilians are divided into four extant families based on common name: Alligatoridae (Alligators), Caimanidae (Caimans), Crocodylidae (Crocodiles), and Gavialidae (Gharials), Tomistoma schlegelii is now more correctly called a "southeast asian gharial" since it is actually a gharial after all and it is not found exclusively in the sunda islands due to also being present in peninsular Malaysia, which is in mainland Southeast Asia.

[@mofauna]

@@indyreno2933 "Ganges gharial" is an unnecessary name, as it is the gharial, the only one that the native people of the Indian subcontinent gave that name to. Being the same member of a family does not entitle them to all have the same name - are lions and tigers leopards because they're all in the genus Panthera? No, we colloquially call them "big cats," and that's enough. Making up names adds to the confusion. Nobody is calling Tomistoma schlegelii a "Southeast Asian gharial." I didn't make up the name "Sunda gharial" (I still prefer "false gharial"), but there's no need to bash it - it's the second most common name as far as I can tell, and perfectly valid. The Nile crocodile isn't found only in the Nile, the saltwater crocodile also occurs in fresh and brackish water. Common English names are just names, they don't have to make sense. You have to stop thinking that just because you name something, doesn't make it "correct," it has to be commonly used in order to gain traction. Hence why scientific names are still a thing, almost 300 years after their first rigorous use - less room for ambiguity.

[@indyreno2933]

@Mo Hassan, only the leopard and lion both belong to the genus Panthera, while the tiger actually belongs to the genus Uncia along with the snow leopard, also, because the word "gharial" now refers to the family Gavialidae as a whole, Gavialis gangeticus is now more correctly called the "ganges gharial" as Tomistoma schlegelii is now officially called the "southeast asian gharial", "false gharial" is an outdated name because Tomistoma schlegelii is actually a gharial based on both molecularity and stronger morphology, hence, there are four extant families of crocodilians based on name: Alligatoridae (Alligators), Caimanidae (Caimans), Crocodylidae (Crocodiles), and Gavialidae (Gharials).

[@killdozer7792]

Over here in the UK is a zoo almost entirely dedicated to crocodilians and appropriately named "Crocodiles of the World". Located in the Cotswolds, it features at least 18 different species of crocodilian, as well as a pretty solid collection of turtles and monitor lizards. Definitely worth a visit if you ever drop by the area. ^^

[@xanderbolln7547]

Thank you for leaving this comment, it looks amazing and I will hopefully be able to check it out

[@FanterA333]

Thanks, didn't know about this and I'm not too far from the Cotswolds!

[@ps.2]

Wait, "Crocodiles of the World" is in the Cotswolds and it's not called "Crocswolds"?

[@sampagano205]

The Cuban crocodile is my favorite. They're a dream species of mine to get to study in the wild.

[@Kroggnagch]

I love how they gallop so very cutely lol..

[@Lowlandlord]

@@Kroggnagch The gallop is amazing and cute, if only it wasn't so angy!

[@jasonberryman1035]

Interesting how they’re such an agile, aggressive, and intelligent crocodilian

[@serqetry]

They are sooooo adorable and yet so scary at the the same time.

[@GetgreeD]

Cubans are somewhat else, not only are they so adorable... the Coloration, those Button Eyes, the Way they can gallop...haha! But they are so dangerous and close to somewhat ancient Types of Crocs... imagine getting outrunned by a 4 Meter- Superlizard. lol

[@neilchace1858]

Note on the "false gharial": at least in the zoo world, "false gharial" is no longer a common name that's used frequently. The species is typically referred to either by its genus name, Tomistoma, or as the Malayan Gharial (as opposed to the Indian Gharial).

[@indyreno2933]

The correct english name for Tomistoma schlegelii is now "southeast asian gharial" since it is actually a gharial after all, gharials constitute the family Gavialidae with only two extant species within two genera being the Southeast Asian Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) and the Ganges Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), gharials are the sole extant family of the superfamily Gavialoidea.

[@sarban1653]

@@indyreno2933 Indian Gharial is a better name than Ganges Gharial since the species is also found in the Indus River, not only the Ganges. And I usually see _Tomistoma schlegelii_ called the Sunda Gharial as opposed to the Southeast Asian Gharial.

[@indyreno2933]

@sarban1653, actually, Tomistoma schlegelii is more correctly known as the "southeast asian gharial" as it is not exclusively native to the Sunda Islands, it is also found in peninsular Malaysia, which is part of mainland Southeast Asia, while I prefer calling Gavialis gangeticus the "ganges gharial" based on its scientific name.

[@sarban1653]

@@indyreno2933 Southeast Asian Gharial may be a more sensible name, but Sunda Gharial is more commonly used. Why do you only refer to the Indian Gharial by its scientific (inaccurate) name, but not for the other Gharial? That's inconsistent.

[@lolloblue9646]

@@indyreno2933 Sundaland, the former landmass that existed during the Last Glacial Maximum

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Cuban Croc. When I worked as a reptile keeper at the Bronx Zoo, we had two. One was quite large in size. Both were kept in separate enclosures on either side of the main central pool which was quite large and housed many other species. At the very rear in a separate encloure was a small Chinese alligator. I and the head keeper were away from the building on an administrative call when a panicked student docent called on the phone. The Cuban croc had escaped its quarters and was heading right for the endangered rare Chinese alligator enclosure. We headed back and found the only other keeper there had somehow managed to get a rope noose over the Cuban croc's head and he wound the end of it MANY TIMES over one of the structural columns of the building while the Cuban croc was pulling as hard as possible from the OTHER end trying to get to the Chinese alligator. God's honest story. That is a Cuban Croc tale that is true.

[@CHANN3L_NAME]

Damn

[@christinalee6091]

Clint was feeling spicy when he made this video and I love it 😂. Also I lost it at “Spikey as Heck Everywhere but the Front-ed Caiman”

[@barrybarlowe5640]

I liked that description, myself.

[@aina3387]

When I was a kid I didn't understand why it was so important for me to know the difference between an alligator and a crocidile. Now I realize that, living in the southeast USA is the ONLY place where you actually need to know that difference. Kinda cool.

[@Amelia-ll3tp]

I had the exact same thought!

[@exspiravit6920]

He makes the American Croc come off as not a real threat to us. Okay, that's true ONLY because there aren't many encounters with them. They are growing in population and size now as we protect them, we'll see.

[@mkv2718]

i love how that croc is just sitting there like “the rubber band has effectively neutralized my only attack. i guess all that’s left is to resign myself to this fate of being treated like a cat.”🤷‍♂️

[@serqetry]

"If birds aren't reptiles, then neither are crocodilians"... so true. I say this often, and I don't think very many people believe me.

[@SuspectBah]

Birds are not reptiles, they are however ancestors of reptiles

[@serqetry]

@@SuspectBah Sorry but they are 100% reptiles. Do some research, your info is outdated.

[@Alatreon2435]

​@@SuspectBah????

[@elhombredeoro955]

​@@SuspectBahon the contrary they are the descendants of reptiles.

[@SuspectBah]

@@elhombredeoro955 yes true but they aren’t reptiles would you call reptiles amphibians cause they came from amphibians

[@HomeSlice97]

12:20 I love how that subtle difference in dentition, along with their eyes, makes crocodiles look so much more intimidating than alligators

[@matthewmarkham5096]

I always thought but never new there was a concrete reason why. That 4th tooth just makes them look monstrous

[@dingdongism]

The difference in dentition, I think, is the word you're looking for.

[@HomeSlice97]

@@dingdongism good catch

[@TJSaw]

If you want something to be scary, give it teeth that stick out of its mouth.

[@SenselessUsername]

I always consider alligators to be the duck-billed crocodiles.

[@ajpringle03]

Just to inform you, Sarcosuchus was a crocodyliform, so not a true crocodilian, but a close relative. Wasn’t the largest either, with Deinosuchus and Purrusaurus, being true crocodilians reached up to 12 meters which is about 40ft. Kaprosuchus was also a crocodyliform

[@smilesface3741]

Oml! Crocs and dinosaurs are soo cool

[@thabas7578]

And they also didnt coexist with tiranosaurus

[@matyaskassay4346]

@@thabas7578 and probably would've been smart enough to stay away from T. rex anyway

[@thabas7578]

@@matyaskassay4346 on the suposition of t rex and deinosuchus living together, its more likely that t rex was the one afraid of deinosuchus since it probably didnt leave the water a lot, on an ambusht rex would have 0 chance of winning

[@billyr2904]

All crocodilians are crocodyliforms, but not all crocodyliforms are crocodilians. It is the same saying that all tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises.

[@StuntedSlime]

Imagine being held by a larger creature, tape over your mouth, surrounded by skulls of your kind.

[@bennettsprague4804]

Yeah I'd sit still and play nice too

[@SockyNoob]

Alligator face: Flat, fat goober with cheeks. Crocodile face: Serial killer in a horror movie.

[@DarthAuxilia]

That is the most accurate description of an alligator that I have ever heard

[@20footAmethystinePython]

As an Australian, thats the Saltie, Freshies are cool

[@lemonlemonoflemonlemon8057]

The Cuban crocodile reminds me of the extinct genus of terrestrial Australian crocodile Quinkana, which they believe had long legs, reached 6m long and was adapted to sprinting to catch prey. The craziest thing is that genus only went extinct in the last 10-20 thousand years, so the Aboriginals in Australia coexisted with these crocodiles for at least 30 000 years.

[@ryanorourke1150]

you should do some research on barinasuchus the largest land carnivore after the dinosaurs went extinct it was 50kmh, 2000 kg,10 meters in length. it had a head 3 feet in length 1 ft tall. It went extinct 12 million years ago around the same time as terror birds. They are like nightmare cuban crocodiles. They were bigger than Polar bears and faster than people it looked like a dino croc and was longer than salties.

[@TempleOfKnife]

Imagine just chilling with your homies when you see a galloping horse-gator coming for you.

[@GenericDan]

Lol at first I read your comment wrong and thought you meant that their legs were 6m long lol. That's just a GIANT mutated suchomimus at that point lol.

[@toomanyopinions8353]

Do you know if they are thought to have gone extinct from humans?

[@sarban1653]

Quinkans weren't crocodiles, but their own separate type of crocodilian similar to gharials and caimans.

[@khurch7564]

I love how Clint will hold an alligator like a puppy but still has the wisdom to tape it's mouth shut. My uncle lost a good portion of his nose for underestimating a baby alligators tendency to NOMF.

[@StonedtotheBones13]

And have a trained handler there as well

[@Atius]

As a Thai, I must say I really love the Siamese Crocodile! Also, if you ever go to the Philippines, you should collab with AntsCanada!

[@e.s.lavall9219]

Siamese crocs are my favourites too! They're the most elegant imo

[@Imugi007]

Should check out Chandler's Wild Life, he has a beautiful Siamese crocodile.

[@WaterShowsProd]

They always make me think of the animated crocodiles in the รู้สู้น้ำท่วม cartoons, and my sister-in-law asking me why there were crocodiles and snakes in the PSAs about the flood. 555 🐋

[@cactusmom8203]

this aged well hahaha they finally did a crossover vid!!

[@keion_arknights]

Nice to see the 4th bottom tooth thing of crocodiles being pointed out. I've always recognized that for myself, but I think it's the first time seeing it formally mentioned as a way to differentiate the two.

[@salvadorromero9712]

When I was a little kid, pretty much every book or class material would simply show some pictures or photos side by side, point out the narrow snout and exposed teeth, and that would be that. No one, not even the youngest kid, had any trouble distinguishing the two. (And I didn't even grow up in Florida or anything.) Things like reliably telling goats from sheep are much, much harder by comparison.

[@thomaskeller4023]

I think the Spiky Everywhere But The Front'ed Caiman is my favourite made up species name so far. Great Video as always. Love these kind of videos.

[@soapychan2075]

I love this video. Crocodiles, gharials, alligators, and caimans have been a pretty big interest of mine for a while now. I really love how informative this video is and I enjoy your humor as well! Thank you for putting the time in to make this!!

[@Julia_Speaks]

“Crocodilians are cooler than birds.” “EXCUSE ME?!” - my backyard pileated woodpecker. Seriously, the pileateds look so, so cool.

[@David-gh6vp]

I totally agree. This massive woodpecker is awesome in size and plummage. Loons, eagles and [especially] the Owls are "cooler still." Ever see a Great Horned Owl fly silently through the forest? With respect but keep the crocs.

[@lorddrakon573]

My closest neighbors were a pair of pileated woodpeckers until their tree fell down.

[@Ricki_Raquel]

I'm halfway through this video and it's already one of my favorite that you've ever made. I appreciate you so much, Clint. Your content is unmatched.

[@doomboi789]

Small correction, Sarcosuchus was actually a Crocodylomorph and therefore not the largest Crocodilian. The TRUE largest Crocodilians were actually Purussaurus Brasiliensis and Deinosuchus Hatcheri, a pair of absolutely gargantuan Crocodilians that both dwarfed Sarcosuchus. Purussaurus measured somewhere about 12 meters long and weighed 7-8 tonnes, while the even larger Deinosuchus Hatcheri is currently believed to've been somewhere around 12-14 meters long and weighed roughly 12 tonnes.

[@springwaterenjoyer12]

Some new estimates put deinosuchus at a length of 14 meters and 15 tons

[@indyreno2933]

Actually, the colossal gharial (Rhamphosuchus crassidens) was the largest crocodilian that ever lived.

[@doomboi789]

@@indyreno2933 ...no, It wasn't. Ramphosuchus was about 36 feet long, at most. The study that puts it at 50+ feet is considered highly outdated.

[@blazingtrs6348]

​@Zooker just because it looks like one doesn't mean it is one.

[@Blood_SC]

@@springwaterenjoyer12 Was re-estimated and is no longer that size, caps out at 12.5 metric tons.

[@joflo5950]

Personally, I'm not very interested in getting more reptile pets (other than my turtles). Rather, I subscribed to your channel recently after watching all your cladistics videos and wanting more. I'm so excited to finally have a new one, even though it's been less than two weeks since I finished your series! I would venture that more of your subscribers have similar reasons. Even if there wasn't a lack of this kind of content, you do it the best. Your enthusiasm is palpable. I hope you think about this when deciding what content to do in the future :D.

[@allydrawsthings]

yeah i love all of clint's content but the the taxonomy ones are my favorite. i love family trees

[@billyr2904]

My favourite thing about clint is his enthusiasm.

[@brokko_le3]

I had to laugh at 4:30 where the shown caimans just seem to smile so happily (I realize they aren't), then the camera switches to the one you were holding with its mouth taped shut, while you explain how they're not great pets. The tape said it all already 😄

[@bobbiec2829]

When I learned about Cuban Crocodiles about 4-5 years ago, they immediately became my favorite. There are so many cool crocadilian species. As a kid who didn't know all of the crocadilian species, I first fell in love with the Chinese Crocodile.

[@JLAvey]

Big croc skull at BYU's paleontology exhibit reminds me a lot of a salty, Nile crocodile or even a gator, something with a reinforced skull meant to drag prey under. Sarcosuchus reminds me more of a Freshwater crocodile, something with a long, narrow snout better suited for fishing.

[@fireinateacup89]

I grew up watching The Crocodile Hunter and devouring Animal Planet in general, so the Saltwater Croc and the Nile croc have always dazzled and terrified me. The Saltwater Crocs are the biggest, so terrifying for that obvious reason, but Nile Crocodiles eat FAR more people than any other type, largely due to their proximity to people (not a lot of people in Australia actually live out in the bush where Salty's are). And Nile Crocodiles are still massive and incredibly enigmatic for their overall appearance! I just can't imagine how terrifying doing the laundry as an African tribal (or Ancient Egyptian) woman would be. They wash/washed their clothes in the Nile river! 😮🐊

[@korek8173]

I love this episode. Crocodilians are the most majestic and beautiful creatures ever. And I love how you called birds reptiles and backed it up. You are the best. But also,

[@kat1984]

This may be my favorite video so far. I watch Gatorland and their big Nile crocodile, Lyle, is terrifying. So are their saltwater and Cuban crocodiles. But still very very cool.

[@Darkflowerchyld718]

My mom had a dwarf caiman as a pet back in the 60s. Her dad was in import/export and one of the people he was dealing with just happened to have some babies he was willing to give up. My Grandfather jumped on the opportunity and brought home the baby to his family. In an apartment in Brooklyn, NYC if you can imagine. It lived in a bathtub in the apartment for a couple of years eating chicken and beef and whatever the kids could sneak it. As far as I know it never actually bit or hurt anyone. As the story goes one day "it got depressed and stopped eating". Eventually the poor thing passed away. I always felt bad for it even though I was born 30 years after it died. It's a cool family story for us but for the unfortunate caiman it must've been a nightmare.

[@mabinogidrws]

As an Aussie, I have to be biased and say the Australian saltwater crocodile is my favourite. But the one you were holding was super cute 😊 He was probably thinking about biting your face off 😂

[@Brandeena233]

The enthusiasm is contagious. Another great video of yours that just showed up in my recommendations. Just subbed.

[@alyssafigliano3994]

I am very lucky to be a docent at a zoo that has not one, not two, but THREE species of crocodilians! Our big 11-foot boy is Peaches, an American alligator and possibly the love of my life. He gets his own exhibit, but in the reptile house we have female dwarf croc Tajiri, as well as three adolescent "false" gharials. Although you'll be happy to know that we very proudly have them displayed as Malaysian gharials - nothing false about them!

[@danielrobbins9776]

Yo Clint, I 've never seen anyone so genuinely excited about animals! Your energy is infectious!! Love it!

[@anthonysimeone365]

Absolutely ADORE those phylogeny videos! Also the Cuban crocodile has always been my favorite!

[@LeBonesCreations]

Thank you so much Clint for this video on the alligator and crocks. I have learned a plethora of knowledge that I can apply while watching nature videos on the alligator and crocodile and actually understand what is being said. Your awesome! Thanks for sharing all the information you do. So fun to learn new stuff..

[@belindadekker2629]

Salt water crocodiles are also called estuarine crocodiles in Australia as it is important to note that they are often found in inland waterholes and rivers. They have been found 100km upstream. Even recently there have been quite a few found in freshwater habitats as their numbers are increasing. Including recent attacks in popular swimming holes. They wander to find new habitats in the wet season. To call them just salt water crocodiles risks the idea that freshwater in Australia’s top end is safe to swim in and the croc you see is “just a freshie”. A small saltie can still be dangerous as they are much more aggressive then a freshie or an alligator.

[@spencerroush431]

Ever since I was a baby, the Nile Crocodile has been my all-time favorite animal. Cubans and Salties have always come in second and third place. Glad this video confirmed how masochistic that is.

[@peterboggs4108]

GATOR TOT! can we maybe one day get a tier list of all your animal's names? i think tht would be really fun and interesting!! you could showcse their personalities etc :D

[@bleedmoor]

1:15 buddies eyes popping out seeing that desk "sir I prefer keeping my skull in my head if you dont mind"

[@chadgorosaurus4898]

Crocodilians really are special. They were able to survive all mass extinctions since the Triassic and they also didn't change much from their older relatives. Sure there used to be more of a variety in crocodilians but still at least one of the branches survived.

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

"They were able to survive all mass extinctions since the Triassic" - ...a period beginning more than double the length of time they've existed for! - there was ONE _major_ extinction event they survived

[@chadgorosaurus4898]

@@Dr.Ian-Plect bro never heard of ancestors

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

@@chadgorosaurus4898 "bro never heard of ancestors" Yes, how was that relevant? I'll elaborate to spell out your nonsense; - when I stated 'they survived', that was a reference to the entire lineage, 95my of crocodilians - the ENTIRE lineage ONLY went through ONE major extinction event, and NONE of them got anywhere near the Triassic ----------- Your original comment; "Crocodilians really are special. They were able to survive all mass extinctions since the Triassic and they also didn't change much from their older relatives. Sure there used to be more of a variety in crocodilians but still at least one of the branches survived." - And don't try to apply your comment as referring to the ancestors _of_ crocodilians. Your comment specifically states 'crocodilians were able to survive all mass extinctions since the Triassic', NOT their ancestors. You're just another dishonest rat. Muted.

[@CommieHunter7]

I laughed out loud at "the 17 species of false crocodile". Just perfection

[@jasaurus-rex]

Cuban crocodiles are definitely my favorite. I've always found their terrestrial locomotion impressive, but I didn't know they potentially worked in groups, that's awesome!

[@andr3wcraw]

Hi Clint! I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this video. Ever since middle school, I've been captivated by crocodilians and their taxonomy. When I saw you uploaded this video, I was so excited. Unfortunately I've been extremely busy so I've just now been able to watch this. This is such a good explanation, thank you!

[@GalileoRamosSkeletons]

What an interesting video. The skulls of these animals are gorgeous. I have articulated skeletons of several caimans and crocodiles species and sizes, and I have enjoyed each one!

[@aurora_dawn123]

I LOVE the orange dwarf cave crocodile, it's probably one of the coolest type of croc

[@Shrekbeliever]

The cuban crocodile is my favorite of crocodilian of the Americas and quite possibly my favorite of all the crocodilians due to how unique they are and because of their unique and terrifying behavior.

[@ZhovtoBlakytniy]

Unrelated, but I'd love to see a video on opossums/possums- the best pet mammal. They're illegal to own in most states, but completely legal in some or with a permit in many states. I just learned a few things about them and think they're so cool after rescuing a baby and taking her to a wildlife rehab.

[@billyr2904]

So people are not confused, you are talking about members of the family Didelphidae and not Phalangeridae.

[@billyr2904]

Speaking of marsupials, I would like him to make a video on sugar gliders, or even (though they aren't marsupials) hedgehogs!

[@theaveragefloridaman3655]

I love how different you and Chandler are personally wise, but the power of some sick ass animals brings us all together

[@May-or-May-not]

One thing that both scares and fascinates me about crocodilians is the way they will stand perfectly still with their mouths open. I've never seen one up close in real life, but on screen it's hard to see if you are looking at a still image, a statue or a live crocodilian until it hisses at you or just snaps its jaws. I also really love how they close their eyes and clearly enjoy it when they get head scratches (like when Emily pets Rex). I dream of one day being able to give a crocodilian a head scratch and seeing that. But considering how often I get mauled by my cat it will probably also be my last day 🤷

[@mabinogidrws]

I get mauled by my rabbits 😂 We used to have a big saltie at our zoo called Simmo. The display was underwater and he'd just be completely still and massive while fish swam around him. They actually tried to breed him a couple of times, but he killed the females each time. 😢 I wonder if it was just because they're so territorial.

[@scottnoetzli858]

YESSS I've been waiting patiently for a crocodilian video! Today is a good day!

[@bluexwings]

Cuban crocodiles are fascinating! I just love to watch them gallop... It's so unlike an other crocodilian! And to learn that they may be pack hunters? How cool!

[@chinobambino5252]

Thanks for making this video Clint, I really enjoyed it. Growing up in the lowcountry of South Carolina I was always fascinated with gators, and now that I am doing a PhD in ecotoxicology i’ve gotten to work with them in the wild a good bit. Maybe you should come to a CSG (crocodile specialist group) meeting sometime as a science communicator. They’re a great group of folks, but i’d say communication with the public is one of their weaker points. Plus the next meeting is in Darwin, Australia. Side note, i’m suprised you never mentioned temperature dependent sex determination in this video. That’s one of the most stinking rad things about crocs in my opinion!

[@joieyoung-broin1500]

I really love these style of videos and dearly hope you do one for all sharks!!

[@dapeach06]

Cuban crocodiles were my introduction to how intelligent crocodilians can be. I volunteered at the National Zoo in DC, and the reptile keepers would train the cuban crocodiles, and the individual crocs would respond to the names the keepers gave each of them, and listen to verbal commands.

[@dsafsfas]

Its funny how I sometimes forget how abnormal it is that I usually see an alligator crossing the street on a monthly basis in South FL, since I've experienced it my entire life. I love gators/crocs!

[@azurehanyo]

I have a bone to pick with KZbin; I am not getting all notifications and missed this video. Phylogeny videos are always my favourite. Please keep them coming, Clint!

[@timc3257]

i like that mini that Clint is holding, so cute!

[@ShayBot3000]

Just recently went to the alligator farm and they had a spiky as heck everywhere but the fronted caiman. I heard your voice in my head every time I saw it(probably walked through the whole place at least 2 or 3 times before I left. I love it.)

[@wilhelmtan5301]

wow im glad u talk bout the biogeography of the Alligator. I always wonder how chinese alligator ended up in China. that is cool to know

[@zametal.]

okay... that Cuban croc is actually really bad ass, not gonna lie. Also that scene in the end when y'all are calming down you prop-crocodilian is lovely! Do the people who brought along the animals (and ridiculously huge scull) have a youtube channel as well?

[@darcieclements4880]

I am here for the random orange cave crocs 😂. But more seriously my favorite is hard to pick. Their are so many species with awesome conplex behavior and relationships with other animals including people it is impossible to pick. It is a shame we lost so many human friendly populations in the last 300 years with most lost in the last 50, it would have been interesting to run genetics to see how those long term relationships influenced them beyond the behavior or not. We may never know how many hidden species we lost when wars and conquest wiped them off the map. Just look at how far north and inland alligators use to be.

[@varanus5622]

Cuban Crocodiles will forever be my favorite. Every time I hear about them, I learn something new that separates them from other crocs -- seriously, I researched them for a term paper in English and I still didn't know about their dinosaur teeth until I watched this video. Not to mention they are by far the most beautiful crocodiles in my opinion, with their black and yellow spot pattern. When I visited the Phoenix Herpetological Society, the highlight for me was seeing these beautiful creatures for the first time and confirming that the beauty I saw was not just the trickery of a camera. I even got an up-close video of one as it walked alongside the fence of its enclosure, and later I saw them giving each other piggy-back rides (if I find a way to link the video/photos, I will)

[@corymurphy4459]

I had barely heard of the gharial before this video, and now I have very strong opinions about the common name of the false gharial.

[@naymeequillo]

I absolutely love how worked up you get about the name of the other gharial!! You're right, they need a new name!

[@varanid9]

That sure is a well-behaved croc you're holding, Clint. He's probably wondering what he did to get tape wrapped around his jaws.

[@WilliamTaylorII]

Clint, you have just explained something I've heard all my life but never knew how to put into practice. I've always heard croc snouts are thinner can alligators' snouts but I never understood how that helps until you have one of each next to each other to differentiate. Now I know *why* they are thinner and can look for that! Thank you!

[@CamFraser25]

My zoo calls the False Gharial a Tomistoma, that's all the name plate says. They also used to call it a Fishing Crocodile, "false Gharial" was always in quotation marks below imo better names.

[@indyreno2933]

The correct english name for Tomistoma schlegelii is now "southeast asian gharial" since it is actually a gharial after all, gharials constitute the family Gavialidae with only two extant species within two genera being the Southeast Asian Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) and the Ganges Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), gharials are the sole extant family of the superfamily Gavialoidea.

[@aimanhakim8658]

​@@indyreno2933Malayan Gharial

[@x0lopossum]

10:10 The false gharial isn't false at all! 15:05 cave dwarf crocodile 19:10 muggers crocodiles balance sticks on their head to trick birds. 28:20 arguably the most terrifying crocodile, they can run on land and have large teeth.

[@Feverm00n]

The other great time stamp imo is the spiky as heck everywhere but the fronted caiman at around 5:14… kinda interesting that the smooth fronted caiman is actually spiky as heck. But your time stamp collection is great as is!

[@Alatreon2435]

A few inaccuracies: Sarcosuchus (and the majority of extinct crocs) are crocodylomorphs, crocodilians and Sarcosuchus are both neosuchians but only true crocodilians are eusuchians. Sarcosuchus is actually far from the largest crocodylomorph, the largest ones known are actually both alligatorid crocodilians, Deinosuchus (from the Cretaceous) and Purussaurus (giant Cenozoic caiman).

[@indyreno2933]

Actually, the largest crocodilian that ever lived was the Colossal Gharial (Rhamphosuchus crassidens).

[@Why79-dx4rf]

​@@indyreno2933 rhamposuchus has been recently downsized and is now smaller then deinosuchus.

[@austinebeling7918]

Very happy to have found this channel. Was a random choice to choose the video but glad I did. Wealth of knowledge

[@maggiepie8810]

American alligators have decievingly cute and friendly looking faces. I promise that I'll never walk up to one to pet it (becasue that's a Darwin Award stupid idea), but they are the cutest of the large crocodilians. Favourite ancient crocodilian has to be either the super tiny ones (about the size of a bearded dragon if I remember correctly) ones found in Germany, or the filter feeding one.

[@DinoKingTheLegendaryKaiju]

Bro that Morelet's crocodile was so chill throughout almost the entire video

[@mstieler8480]

"Probably just don't ride crocodiles" - solid advice :D

[@davidw.montague5376]

Without crocodiles many of our most beloved childhood "gator" jokes would never have been invented. For instance: What do you get when you put an alligator into a blender? Gatorade. See? Told you so. Nyah!

[@vita123abc]

"Let's calm down a second and go to the crocodiles, which contains the crocodile and the other 17 or so species of 'false' crocodiles." I laughed way harder than I thought I would hearing those words 🤣🤣🤣

[@torIIgo]

What about the Rio Apaporis Caiman? I have only recently heard about it. In any case, very amazing and informative content, as always!

[@lorddelmotte1451]

Rio Apaporis caimans are subspecies of the spectacled caiman. 😊

[@torIIgo]

@@lorddelmotte1451 I had a feeling! Thanks for the clarification.😎

[@bazamere]

Ive been diving into the world of the land and arboreal crocodilians that used to live on this earth in a paleo youtube channel... truely terrifying and the only good point was there werent anything like that on earth now.... thanks Clint.... thanks alot 😅 seriously though. I love the Cuban crocodile and now look at it with even more wonder and a healthy amount of respect

[@dingdongism]

I got excited by the idea of arboreal crocodiles...until I found that the arboreal bit is a guess that isn't at all unequivocal and universally-agreed on.

[@bazamere]

​@@dingdongism yeah but that can pretty much describe all of paleontology to some extent. I think there is enough proof for land crocs and seeing as there are many areas that didnt have large mammalian predators its not unheard of to fill the different niches with non-mammalian predators

[@dingdongism]

@@bazamere Looking at the croc body plan, I don't see it being arboreal. Would be cool if I were wrong but there doesn't seem to be a lot to go on.

[@soñadorado]

Could I get a price check on Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman from isle @4:45? How can a 5.6' Caiman top out at 15 lbs? Are they hollow?

[@Exquailibur]

The Cuban crocodile is the next galloping land crocodile, they always seem to appear and in fact the largest Cenozoic land predator was a crocodilian twice the size of a polar bear called Barinasuchus that lived in South America only 12 million years ago.

[@blazingtrs6348]

the largest land predator in the cenozoic was still a reptile. mammals never recovered after the permian

[@tjarkschweizer]

​@@blazingtrs6348 Mammals didn't exist in the Permian.

[@dingdongism]

@@blazingtrs6348 We're currently in the Cenzoic. And I don't believe mammals even evolved until the Triassic (even later maybe?).

[@CarlosGonzalez-zh5iq]

Man I love these guys. Crocodilians are imo the most awesome living animals in the world. Clint i don’t know if he’s on your radar already, but check out Chris Gillette. He works with rescued gators and I think you’d get a kick out of interacting with his most famous one Casper!

[@THEE.apples]

Can you do a video on all the monitors?

[@Jilly_Neutron]

Hi Gater Tot!!! I’m glad you’re still close with everyone at tails and scales Clint.

[@FBIandre123]

Do the five species of rhinoceros next !😊

[@lsuzicosbw644]

A 30 min Clint’s reptiles video?!?! YESSSSSS

[@marvalice3455]

I love how the black caiman's species name is basically "black crocodilen: the black one." lol.

[@coalblooded]

None of these big words are going to stick in my brain, but goddammit, I just love Clint's presentations, with the wide-eyed exuberance and joy of a ridiculously smart child.

[@rat_king-os2lp]

saltwater crocodile best pet video when?

[@Alchemic.Serpents]

Great video man, honestly only thing you missed was going over the endangered aspects of certain species you talk about.

[@TheRealMonsterD]

You have brought the knowledge of cave dwelling crocodilians and pack hunting crocodilians to my mind. And for that, I am elated! However, my favorite has always been the Nile crocodile, thanks to the legend of Gustav.

[@CricketsMa]

The Cuban fascinates me the most. Very interesting episode! Thank you.

[@markwiles9100]

Once again, wonderful content -- knowledgeable, articulate and informative with outstanding production value. As a Boomer Oregonian with a lifelong fascination for the Order Crocodilia, I hope one day to visit Florida with the sole purpose of seeing a wild alligator --- I hear they are pretty much everywhere these days. To date, the only truly wild crocodilian species that I have observed in their native habitat have been gharials and mugger crocodiles in the Narayani River watershed in South Central Nepal.

[@zacg_]

I'm still torn about whether crocodilians or sharks are my favorite group of animals. It's really tough. My personal favorite crocodilian species is the American Crocodile. They can get really big and I think they have the coolest osteoderm pattern giving them a truly prehistoric look. They also tend to be among the most easy going of the crocodilians which is really fun (though no one would ever argue they are good pets.) And I think it is just so incredibly cool that America technically has a native species of crocodile (though it's mostly in central and South America.)

[@TheTazame]

AT 2:29 IS THAT MY BOY BRADY BARR IN THAT PICTURE HOLDING THE EQAUTIC SALAMANDER??? OMG! ICON!

[@wildflower1397]

I don't think any species should be called "false" anything. It's belittling, deceptive, confusing, and potentially dangerous. Each of these amazing creatures deserves a unique species name. How do we demand a name change? Who decides and documents the official name? It's time to update the entire tree of life!

[@sarban1653]

Common names aren't official names, they're just the most popular name. For them to change, you'd have to somehow popularize alternative names. Then they would gradually become the new common name over time.

[@pixel4712]

imagine being that lil guy hes holding, surrounded by the skulls of your relatives while this dude is just expositing everything about them lmao

[@Legion_X83]

The most informative video I have ever seen on this topic. So good!

[@Sandrilenefatoren]

The spectacled caiman is LOVELY. Like, I saw it come on screen and I my first thought was "darling, who does your style??"

[@sammchenry738]

I know you get a lot of these comments, but these videos are hands down my favorite on youtube. Thank you.