Dog Pack Attacks Gator In Florida
At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.
The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator", can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and "survival of the pack mentality" bred into the canines.
The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator", can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and "survival of the pack mentality" bred into the canines.
See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine. Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.
Not for the squeamish!
Not for the squeamish!
7 Comments:
Oh . My . Goodness . That . Is. Brutal, PDAZ!
*shock*
Although I can appreciate the concerted effort 'The Pack' are making in their 'attack' to subdue 'The Beast'! ;)
By MarchHare007, Jun 21 09 11:04 PM
I was 'ready' for whatever might be shown...How cute!
I spent part of the afternoon watching "When Animals Attack" on YouTube, so I was cringing!
By veronikkamarrz, Jun 21 09 11:25 PM
And you call ME a goofball! LOL.
By flopsymopsy, Jun 22 09 8:38 AM
Hey -- I didn't create it. I'm just passing it on in the interest of public welfare. Wouldn't want any of you to run into this vicious group...
By PDAZ, Jun 22 09 1:42 PM
That was the greatest thing I've seen all week! Thanks for the laugh.
By rayven80, Jun 22 09 2:17 PM
Wicked - love it. :D
By lesley153, Jun 22 09 5:50 PM
Too cute, I absolutely adored it. Thanks for sharing.
By faith828, Aug 18 09 4:51 PM