Dominican Republics Wildlife and Landscapes Photo Gallery - Santo Domingo

#1 - Posted 9 June 2009, 9:33 PM
yumnuk3 Location: United States, ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ Join date: June 2008 Member #: 926 Posts: 3390	Dominican Republics Wildlife and Landscapes Photo Gallery Lake Enriquillo is a lake in the Dominican Republic, it is one of only a few saltwater lakes in the world inhabited by crocodiles. Lake Enriquillo is located in a rift valley that extends 79 miles (127 km) from Port-au-Prince Bay in Haiti in the west to near Neiba Bay in the Dominican Republic in the east. South shore of Lake Enriquillo, looking northward to the Sierra de Neiba mountains; Independencia Province, Dominican Republic.The rift valley is a former marine strait, and was created around 1 million years ago when the water level fell and by sediments of the Yaque del Sur River. The lake is 9 to 12 miles (15 to 20 km) wide. Known as the Cul-de-Sac Depression in Haiti and the Hoya de Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic, parts of the rift valley are below sea level and are covered by large salt lakes. Lake Enriquillo covers an area of 102 square miles (265 km) and is the lowest point in the Caribbean falling 129 feet (39 m) below sea level. Its drainage basin includes 10 minor river systems. The rivers that rise in the Neiba Mountains to the north (lower center and lower right of the image) are perennial. Those rivers that rise in the Baoruco Mountains to the south (upper center and upper left of the image) are intermittent. Lake Enriquillo has no outlet. The lake's water level varies because of a combination of storm-driven precipitation events and the region's high evaporation rate. Salinity in the lake can vary between 33 ppt to over 100 ppt. Tremors in the region are common. Just above the right center of the image, the other large salt lake in the rift valley, Etang Saumâtre located in the country of Haiti, is visible. The lake contains 3 islands: Isla Barbarita, Islita and Isla Cabritos. The last one is the largest of all and contains a National Park famous for the crocodiles and flamingos. When water levels drop as a result of dry spells, the islands are usually linked to each other by sandbars. The region is one of the hottest and most arid places in the Caribbean with an average annual rainfall of about 20 inches or more, which is why evaporation occurs quickly in the area and which is also why you can find plants that thrive in arid climates here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Enriquillo Edited on 12/2/2011 3:11 AM by yumnuk3.
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Crocodiles in the Dominican Republic's Lake Enriquillo

A prehistoric-looking creature, it is distinguishable from its cousin, the American alligator, by its longer, thinner snout, its lighter color, and two long teeth on the lower jaw that are visible when its mouth is closed.

Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, birds, fish, crabs, insects, snails, frogs, and occasionally carrion. They have been known to attack people, but are far more likely to flee at the sight of humans.

Fast Facts
Type: Reptile
Diet: Carnivore
Average lifespan in the wild: Up to 70 years
Size: Up to 15 ft (4.6 m)
Weight: Up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Group name: Bask (on land) or float (in water)
Did you know? One of the largest known populations of American crocodiles is in the Dominican Republic's Lago Enriquillo, a landlocked, hypersaline lake located about 131 feet (40 meters) below sea level.
Protection status: Endangered
Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

Edited on 6/21/2009 5:34 PM by yumnuk3.

#6 - Posted 9 June 2009, 11:42 PM
DominicanChic Location: United States, New York Join date: October 2008 Member #: 1508 Posts: 382	RE: Dominican Republic Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery Beautiful, just beautiful!!!
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#7 - Posted 11 June 2009, 10:26 AM
DominicanLady Location: United States Join date: October 2008 Member #: 1478 Posts: 1358	RE: Dominican Republic Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery Quote: DominicanChic previously said: Beautiful, just beautiful!!! Yes indeed! Is a Masterpiece Mr. Yummy! Kiss it! And Love it! Hah!
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#8 - Posted 11 June 2009, 2:15 PM
Glimmertwin Location: United States Join date: January 2009 Member #: 1932 Posts: 1271	RE: Dominican Republic Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery Yum: no me digas que fuiste tu quien tomo esas fotos? i have to go there one day!
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#2 - Posted 9 June 2009, 9:35 PM
yumnuk3 Location: United States, ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ Join date: June 2008 Member #: 926 Posts: 3390	RE: Dominican Republics Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery Lake Enriquillo Edited on 10/29/2011 7:57 PM by yumnuk3.
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#3 - Posted 9 June 2009, 9:37 PM
yumnuk3 Location: United States, ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ Join date: June 2008 Member #: 926 Posts: 3390	RE: Dominican Republics Wildlife and Landscapes Photo Gallery Lake Enriquillo Lake Enriquillo Edited on 10/29/2011 8:07 PM by yumnuk3.
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#4 - Posted 9 June 2009, 9:42 PM
yumnuk3 Location: United States, ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ Join date: June 2008 Member #: 926 Posts: 3390	RE: Dominican Republics Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery Lake Enriquillo Lake Enriquillo
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#5 - Posted 9 June 2009, 9:46 PM
yumnuk3 Location: United States, ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ Join date: June 2008 Member #: 926 Posts: 3390	RE: Dominican Republics Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery Lake Enriquillo is one of only a few saltwater lakes in the world inhabited by crocodiles. Lake Enriquillo is located in a rift valley that extends 79 miles (127 km) from Port-au-Prince Bay in Haiti in the west to near Neiba Bay in the Dominican Republic in the east. Lago Enriquillo has a large and varied wildlife population, including flamingos and iguanas. The Dominican Republic. Crocodiles are primarily coastal animals in nature inhabiting wetlands, brackish bays, lakes and the lower reaches of large rivers. While in most areas they were widespread and often in abundance, they are now severely depleted throughout its range within the last century, mainly due to hunting for skins but aggravated by habitat loss. One of the most dense population is in Lago Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic where 175 to 250 adults may remain. Edited on 7/5/2010 12:28 PM by yumnuk3.
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#9 - Posted 12 June 2009, 1:58 PM
yumnuk3 Location: United States, ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ Join date: June 2008 Member #: 926 Posts: 3390	RE: Dominican Republic Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery DominicanLady DominicanChic Beautiful, just beautiful!!! DominicanLady DominicanLady Yes indeed! Is a Masterpiece Mr. Yummy! I'm glad that you both enjoyed it enough to want to come back. DominicanLady Glimmertwin Yum: no me digas que fuiste tu quien tomo esas fotos? i have to go there one day! I did not take these beautiful photos but I think it's a fun place to visit for just about anyone.
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#10 - Posted 12 June 2009, 1:58 PM
yumnuk3 Location: United States, ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ Join date: June 2008 Member #: 926 Posts: 3390	RE: Dominican Republic Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Gallery Crocodiles in the Dominican Republic's Lake Enriquillo A prehistoric-looking creature, it is distinguishable from its cousin, the American alligator, by its longer, thinner snout, its lighter color, and two long teeth on the lower jaw that are visible when its mouth is closed. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, birds, fish, crabs, insects, snails, frogs, and occasionally carrion. They have been known to attack people, but are far more likely to flee at the sight of humans. Fast Facts Type: Reptile Diet: Carnivore Average lifespan in the wild: Up to 70 years Size: Up to 15 ft (4.6 m) Weight: Up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Group name: Bask (on land) or float (in water) Did you know? One of the largest known populations of American crocodiles is in the Dominican Republic's Lago Enriquillo, a landlocked, hypersaline lake located about 131 feet (40 meters) below sea level. Protection status: Endangered Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Edited on 6/21/2009 5:34 PM by yumnuk3.
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