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1 alligator drawing (11 x 32 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bfAg 168.60.9a
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Three vultures and one alligator are in a an all day standoff along the bank.The smaller alligator carcass in the big gator's mouth is much too big to swallow whole, and he's unable to tear it up into manageable chunks without risking losing a piece.We we're too far away to make out the intricacies of life and death struggle clearly, but I imagine the vultures are secretly plotting and trying to negotiate.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisBlack VulturesCoragyps atratusLa Chua TrailPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus M.75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
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Titusville, Florida, United States
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At Everglades NP
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This juvenile is still in the middle of the "cute" phase, but as long as it stays out of the spotlight, it should be putting on some weight soon enough.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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This alligators eyes are bigger than it's stomach, and it seems to be a little worried about the growing competition, so it's taking the leftovers to go.Shortly after dragging the carcass out into the water, it seems that it lost interest and abandoned it's meal entirely, at least temporarily.As this saga had been unfolding all afternoon, and it was getting late, we couldn't stick around and see how it turned out.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisLa Chua TrailPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus M.75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
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The last thing you want on the trail is a cranky gator, and no where to go.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisLa Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOLYMPUS M.75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
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After resurfacing once more, this graceful gator decides to avoid the open water and head for the bank.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Hidden in plain sight along the edge, this alligator is avoiding the "Ooohs and Ahs" from passerby by using the vegetation to it's advantage.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisIchetucknee RiverIchetucknee Springs State ParkSuwannee County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIIOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens 12 July 2021#1stPixFeathers
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Drawing of alligator and 2 head cross sections (6 x 25 cm., 2 x 6 cm., 2 x 4 cm.) Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bfAg 168.60.9b
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Florida, United States
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This juvenile might still need to pack on some pounds, but it's already mastering staying perfectly still, and giving look to let you it's got a few surprises in store if you get too close.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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One of the local residents is getting his bask on while waiting for some boaters to happen by to gawk and point. It's one of those hot, humid, still afternoons where you wouldn't even expect it to put on a show...Alexander Springs Creek Alexander Springs Wilderness AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIM.40-150mm F4.0-5.6 RTiffen Circular Polarizer
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Everyone has heard of the old adage: Let sleeping dogs lie... but I think there should be an easy to remember line about leaving napping gators alone too.I'm drawing a blank; I'll have to get back to you on this one.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisLa Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOLYMPUS M.75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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With record high water levels, it's a wonder this alligator was able to find a suitable spot to catch some rays at all.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisSanta Fe RiverGilchrist County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIIOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens 6 July 2021
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That's a great spot along the bank for an alligator to pop out and swim right by. It was a chance in a million to spot it further down the bank, where it slipped out into the water, and then follow it until it took a little rest along the bank. After hanging out with me for awhile, it decided to move on. Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Ocala National Forest, Altoona Florida, USASeaLife DC1400Sea Dragon 1200 Photo/Video/Dive Light
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"Don't turn around... Don't turn around... Don't turn around." The good thing about being underwater, is that if you do wet 'em, no one can tell.We spotted this one right along the bank at about 10:00 am, in a spot where I've seen a few before. I'm not sure if it's the same one that came out a little later or not. This one looks bigger, but that might be because I'm too close.Alexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Christmas, Florida, United States
