[PAR] [TLE] Bayou [SEP] In usage in the United States, a bayou ( or , from Cajun French) is a body of water typically found in a flat, low-lying area, and can be either an extremely slow-moving stream or river (often with a poorly defined shoreline), or a marshy lake or wetland.  The term "bayou" can also refer to a creek whose current reverses daily due to tides and which contains brackish water highly conducive to fish life and plankton.  Bayous are commonly found in the Gulf Coast region of the southern United States, notably the Mississippi River Delta, with the states of Louisiana and Texas being famous for them.  A bayou is frequently an anabranch or minor braid of a braided channel that is moving much more slowly than the mainstem, often becoming boggy and stagnant.  Though fauna varies by region, many bayous are home to crawfish, certain species of shrimp, other shellfish, catfish, frogs, toads, American alligators, American crocodiles, herons, turtles, spoonbills, snakes, leeches, and many other species. [PAR] [TLE] American crocodile [SEP] The American crocodile ("Crocodylus acutus") is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics.  It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas.  Populations occur from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of southern Mexico to South America as far as Peru and Venezuela.  It also lives on many of the Caribbean islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Grand Cayman.
[PAR] [TLE] Bayou [ SEP ] In usage in the United States , a bayou ( or , from Cajun French ) is a body of water typically found in a flat , low - lying area , and can be either an extremely slow - moving stream or river ( often with a poorly defined shoreline ) , or a marshy lake or wetland . The term " bayou " can also refer to a creek whose current reverses daily due to tides and which contains brackish water highly conducive to fish life and plankton . Bayous are commonly found in the Gulf Coast region of the southern United States , notably the Mississippi River Delta , with the states of Louisiana and Texas being famous for them . A bayou is frequently an anabranch or minor braid of a braided channel that is moving much more slowly than the mainstem , often becoming boggy and stagnant . Though fauna varies by region , many bayous are home to crawfish , certain species of shrimp , other shellfish , catfish , frogs , toads , American alligators , American crocodiles , herons , turtles , spoonbills , snakes , leeches , and many other species . [PAR] [TLE] American crocodile [ SEP ] The American crocodile ( " Crocodylus acutus " ) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics . It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas . Populations occur from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of southern Mexico to South America as far as Peru and Venezuela . It also lives on many of the Caribbean islands such as Cuba , Jamaica , Hispaniola and Grand Cayman .
When you see an American crocodile in the wild, where could it be found?
When you see an American crocodile in the wild , where could it be found ?
United States
United States