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If you had to guess, which would be more likely to be victorious?

by joseph7384
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Would a Jaguar be the meal or would it be the Crocodile?

Form your opinion, then watch the clip!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBNYwxDZ_pA
  • Profile picture of the author Micah Medina
    Seen a clip of a tiger totally dominating a crocodile, so I figure if the other cat stays on the croc's back it'll be fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    Yeah, I kind of guessed. There are only TWO ways a crocadillian(crocodial, cayman, alligator) can take down a jaguar. A grown jaguar has a few ways to take down a crocodillian. If a jaguar get a superior position, he or she will rip the crocodillian to shreds. A crocodillian would have to bite on a great spot, tire the leopard out, or try a death roll. If it lets go, the leopard gets another chance.

    But THIS leopard was hungry, quick, and obviously knew JUST what to do.

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  • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
    I guessed correctly. I figured that jaguars stalk and plan and are plain smarter and more physically versatile than crocodiles.
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    I saw a documentary years ago about a Tiger swimming across a lake carrying an antelope.
    The Tiger fought off a couple of large Crocs along the way.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Guys; A caiman is a species of smaller alligator-like reptiles. They only grow to maybe 6 feet, including the tail. Some only get to be 3 feet long, and are sometimes sold as pets at reptile shows. The video (and post) said Crocodile. They can get 17 feet or longer, and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds.

      The attack was on land. Had a fully grown crocodile attacked a fully grown Jaguar in water...it would be too bad for the cat.

      It's been years, but I used to be very interested in Herpetology.

      And the cat attacked the very best way, from the top. Neat video.

      I guessed Crocodile until I saw the video. Alligators get as big as crocodiles, but Caiman are like pygmy alligators.


      Originally Posted by lcombs View Post

      I saw a documentary years ago about a Tiger swimming across a lake carrying an antelope.
      The Tiger fought off a couple of large Crocs along the way.
      I believe you. Tigers are huge. I already knew about caiman and alligators..but not about Jaguars. I had to look them up. They are much smaller than tigers with shorter, more muscular legs. And their jaws are stronger than a tiger's. The jaguar bite is strong enough to pierce an alligator's hide. Alligators may even be a typical kill for a jaguar.

      So the video looks like a jaguar attacking it's normal meal...a caiman. I would think, on land, that a jaguar would also be able to kill a large alligator. It's just a matter of getting in position, and biting in the right place, I would think.

      But when I read the OPs post, I thought Crocodile for sure. Live and learn.
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        Guys; A caiman is a species of smaller alligator-like reptiles. They only grow to maybe 6 feet, including the tail. Some only get to be 3 feet long, and are sometimes sold as pets at reptile shows. The video (and post) said Crocodile. They can get 17 feet or longer, and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds.

        The attack was on land. Had a fully grown crocodile attacked a fully grown Jaguar in water...it would be too bad for the cat.
        Yeah, size COULD matter. The cat had an advantage as he or she could easily pin the crocodillion on land. In 3' or more of water that wouldn't be possible. ALSO, he or she could then stay away from the tail. The crocodilian, on land, would have trouble getting the cat into a death role but, in water, it would be easy.

        As for weight, that might make a difference in the water but on land with the smaller legs and everything, who knows. Their jaw muscles are optimized for biting, and not for opening the jaws.

        It's been years, but I used to be very interested in Herpetology.

        And the cat attacked the very best way, from the top. Neat video.

        I guessed Crocodile until I saw the video. Alligators get as big as crocodiles, but Caiman are like pygmy alligators.

        So the video looks like a jaguar attacking it's normal meal...a caiman. I would think, on land, that a jaguar would also be able to kill a large alligator. It's just a matter of getting in position, and biting in the right place, I would think.

        But when I read the OPs post, I thought Crocodile for sure. Live and learn.
        Yeah, admittedly, I assumed it was on land. In water, I would have to think probably the caiman as well. I have to admit though, I didn't think the cat would just kind of wonder up and attack. I didn't think they would INTENTIONALLY attack it to eat it.

        Yeah, I loved the method of attack TOO! It got rid of any real ability for the reptile to fight back, and just killed it.

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    I've eaten crocodile meat before. That video made me hungry.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

      I eaten crocodile meat before. That video made me hungry.
      Does it taste like chicken?

      (Seriously, what does it taste like?)
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      • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
        Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

        Does it taste like chicken?

        (Seriously, what does it taste like?)
        It tastes sort of like armadillo.

        Edit: It is actually a lot like chicken (so is armadillo meat, lol).
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        • Profile picture of the author seasoned
          Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

          It tastes sort of like armadillo.

          Edit: It is actually a lot like chicken (so is armadillo meat, lol).
          It's funny how SO many say that! I don't believe I ever had reptile meat, and I don't think I ever had armadillo either, but I had a LOT of meat that didn't taste like chicken.

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        • Profile picture of the author chg
          Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

          It tastes sort of like armadillo.

          Edit: It is actually a lot like chicken (so is armadillo meat, lol).
          Alligator meat is sold a lot down in South Florida (The Everglades is a great source )

          It definitely tastes very similar to chicken if cooked right. Some added lime juice on top makes for a delicious treat!
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    Frog legs are great!
    Alligator Snapping Turtles are great!

    I've been told they both taste like chicken.

    Neither even remotely resembles the taste of chicken.
    They both have a distinctive flavor all their own.
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