In a new study, scientists have detected high levels of mercury contamination in alligators from the Okefenokee Swamp in southeastern Georgia. The contamination in the alligators could be an indicator of more widespread heavy metal contamination in the region, which could be harmful to other wildlife, and ultimately humans. “Alligators are very ancient creatures, and […]
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Alligator kills woman in Florida after tipping over her canoe
An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, in what investigators say appeared to be an accidental encounter. The attack happened on Tuesday afternoon near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake Kissimmee, south of Orlando, the Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) said. It […]
Disturbing rise in wild killers on the loose sparks action across America… as four-year-old girl is savaged at her $2.3M home
A bloodthirsty coyote that attacked on a four-year-old girl in an idyllic suburban neighborhood has put a spotlight on the growing number of Americans targeted by wild predators. The most recent incident occurred in a ritzy area outside Seattle and saw the ferocious animal latch its jaws onto the young girl and begin to drag […]
The secret lives of Florida’s crocodiles: study reveals long-distance commutes
New research has revealed surprising details about the secret lives of crocodiles swimming through Florida‘s waterways, including the long distances some travel in search of food and shelter, and their ability to slither unnoticed through populous neighborhoods. The preliminary study provides rare insight into the habits and habitat of the species in a state more […]
Residents warned after brazen alligators take over flooded cities
Southerners are being told to watch out for unexpected alligators in their backyards and swimming pools as Tropical Storm Debby deluges the East Coast. Several in South Carolina have filmed massive gators stalking their streets and taking dips in backyard pools since Debby made landfall on Monday. ‘There’s a seven-footer,’ Robert Moose Rini said from […]
Missing Texas woman’s body is found inside the jaws of an alligator who was still eating her
The body of a missing Texas woman was found inside the jaws of an alligator as it was still eating her remains. The woman, believed to be in her 60s, was found dead along the banks of the Horsepen Bayou in Clear Lake around 8.40am Tuesday, less than 12 hours after she went missing. Houston […]
Dead alligator left in middle of Louisiana road causes cars to crash
A massive dead alligator in the middle of a Louisiana road caused a multi-vehicle car crash as one van swerved off the road and into a nearby bayou. Around 6.30am Monday, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 5400 block of Paris Road as the gigantic reptile laid dead on the Chalmette […]
A Tennessee fisherman reeled in a big one. It turned out to be an alligator
MAYNARDVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – A fisherman at a lake in northeast Tennessee caught a surprise at the end of his line when he pulled up a 3- to 4-foot long alligator. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said their Union County wildlife officer Rick Roberts got a call from the angler on Monday describing the unusual […]