Human Society animal rescuers captured a species of alligator known as a Caiman from Cat Fish Pond in High Park this afternoon (Monday July 7, 2014). Who knew? The creature was spotted by park goers who sent out word that this tropical denizen was swimming in a place where kids and pets also played. It is seemly half alligator half crocodile — an Alligatorid crocodylians, if you please. It is judged harmless and many commentators have gushingly pronounced it cute. It’s thought the exotic pet craze produced another victim (the Caiman) when the reptile proved to be just too much trouble to handle. It is about as bizarre as keeping a tropical snake in the city. Both phenomena speak of the disregard people have for nature.Thank heavens there are no Caimans in South Bayview. Or are there?
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