Marty’s photo of the day #4616: In 2001, Deb and I began our travels for my first book, Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents. Our initial trip included Blackbird Caye off the coast of Belize, where this American crocodile hung out near the dock each night.

I often wonder which animals in our epic worldwide adventure are still alive. Deb and I return to Blackbird Caye in a few months, and it’s quite possible this beautiful creature of the night will be waiting for us.