[Atlascaproni]

Gators are INCREDIBLE crocodilians , and though once severely imperiled, have made a huge comeback and are now a very common species anywhere there is a river system from the Everglades in Florida all the way past Louisiana. Like their other native North American relative, the American Crocodile, they are considerably less aggressive than their counterparts on other continents, only becoming agressive when feeding and when protecting their nests. They are, I believe, good mothers, watching after their young and protecting them from predators including but not limited to cannabalistic males.

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[frostfire]

Originally Posted by Atlascaproni

Like their other native North American relative, the American Crocodile, they are considerably less aggressive than their counterparts on other continents, only becoming agressive when feeding and when protecting their nests.

Well that explains how it was possible for this to happen without any mishaps....

MyFox Houston | Police Find Live 6-Foot Alligator in Burglary Suspect's Car

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[Pudding4brains]

Cool links on both counts - thanks folks!

[mtngoat]

I find it rather intriguing how females, who can easily dismember prey with their powerful jaws, can ever so gently carry their young to the water. And then, give up a few months to years of their lives making sure that their young can grow into creatures that can survive on their own. Maternal instinct?