Dogs attack gator in Florida

[Half Baked]

Not for the squeamish.....


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.

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.

 

[Barbara L]

You can see the frightening viciousness in those wild dogs' eyes! How cute! Thanks for sharing.

Barbara

 

[amber]

Love the little one sleeping amongst the other two while devouring that gator!

 

[Half Baked]

Yep, I'm kinda worried about walking around now thatI know there are packs of dogs like this roaming the streets.

 

[Toots]

Too Cute -

 

[-DEADLY SUSHI-]

Nature is a funny place.

 

[Katie H]

No alligators here, but I'm still gonna be on the lookout for packs of dogs. This is great. Thanks.

 

[carolelaine]

The puppies are the cutest. Thank for sharing, I'll have send it to a friend.

 

[Constance]

Good Grief! You really had me going, HB.

 

[kitchenelf]

Dang, I have avoided this thread for days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Half Baked]

When I received it in an email, I was scared to scroll down. In fact, I nearly deleted it.

 

[Mrs. Cuillo]

Well you had me going!! Very cute though!