noun
- plural of caiman; large reptiles similar to alligators, found in Central and South America and the Caribbean
Usage: countable noun; often used in wildlife and zoological contexts
Examples
- The wildlife sanctuary houses several caimans in a specially designed habitat.
- Caimans are often spotted in the rivers and wetlands of the Amazon.
- Unlike alligators, caimans have V-shaped snouts and are generally smaller.
- The tour guide pointed out three caimans basking on the riverbank.
- Caimans play an important role in their ecosystem as apex predators.
- Many caimans are threatened by habitat loss and illegal hunting.