The Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) is a small-medium species of crocodile endemic to Cuba. Typical length is 2.1–2.3 m (6.9–7.5 ft) and typical weight 70–80 kg (150–180 lb). Large males can reach as much as 3.5 m (11 ft) in length and weigh more than 215 kg (474 lb). Despite its smaller size, it is a highly aggressive animal (one of the most territorial of all crocodilians), and potentially dangerous to humans.

The Cuban crocodile is of interest to biologists, for its unique physical and behavioral traits. Long- and strong-legged, it is the most terrestrial of extant crocodiles. Its preferred habitat comprises freshwater and brackish water environments, such as mangrove swamps, coastal lagoons, estuaries, marshes, floodplains, and river deltas. There, the adults feed on fish, turtles and small mammals, while the young eat invertebrates and smaller fish. Mating occurs between May and July. Captive animals have displayed cooperative hunting behavior, and can be taught tricks, suggesting intelligence.

The Cuban crocodile is listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Once spread across the Caribbean, its range has dwindled to including only the Zapata Swamp and Isla de la Juventud, due to hunting by humans. Captive breeding projects are in place to help the species recover. The species fossil record reveals it had at one point a greater range, with fossil remains being found in The Bahamas, Hispaniola, and the Cayman Islands.

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  • UnicodeHamSic [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    I am in Costco and this just isn't fair. The prices and quality are both better than what I can get at a working class grocery store. And to my knowledge they treat their employees better. I can feel the liberalism flowing through my body looking at this quart of hummus

    • VHS [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      big hummus is a great deal. i could still eat the entire thing in one sitting though

      • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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        2 years ago

        you used to be able to get it without a membership.

        I was really surprised they require a membership now. Costco was the place to go for lunch when I was in highschool, and we used to do 10$ date nights by getting two hot dogs and drinks at Costco then going to the cheap seats theatre.