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Alligators are nocturnal, which means they are most active at night. Crocodiles are ferocious predators. During the day, they often scatter in groups to bask in the sun by the water. They spend their nights in the water, where they live alone and create their own territories.
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During the day, a group of people found a crocodile on the shore near their house. Even in a state like Florida, it’s still jaw-dropping to see these ancient beasts come so close to civilization.
This family has a small but mighty dog. Without hesitation, the puppy barked and charged at the crocodile. When the dog approached the crocodile for the first time, it retreated into the water and people cheered for the dog’s victory!
test the waters
It looks like this pup has done this kind of thing before. While it’s hard to tell from the clip, we assume alligators frequent the area. The golden retriever ran to the crocodile basking on the shore again.
Like clockwork, the 500-pound scaly animal found itself in the water again. Just like the first time, the dog’s owner can be heard cheering behind the camera. They are proud and impressed that their pets can frighten such a huge animal.
It goes without saying, but if you live where alligators or crocodiles roam, keep pets and small children indoors. Unfortunately for this adorable pup, its owner didn’t heed the warning.
The third and final interaction between the dog and the alligator has a slightly different ending. When the dog runs and the crocodile barks, the crocodile has had enough. He grabbed the playful dog and was underwater within seconds.
People watching the ordeal were screaming and shocked. They thought it would never happen, and they were dead wrong. Remember, these are wild animals and they respond appropriately when harassed, approached or threatened by other creatures.
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I am broadly interested in how human activities influence the ability of wildlife to persist in the modified environments that we create.
Specifically, my research investigates how the configuration and composition of landscapes influence the movement and population dynamics of forest birds. Both natural and human-derived fragmenting of habitat can influence where birds settle, how they access the resources they need to survive and reproduce, and these factors in turn affect population demographics. Most recently, I have been studying the ability of individuals to move through and utilize forested areas which have been modified through timber harvest as they seek out resources for the breeding and postfledging phases. As well I am working in collaboration with Parks Canada scientists to examine in the influence of high density moose populations on forest bird communities in Gros Morne National Park. Many of my projects are conducted in collaboration or consultation with representatives of industry and government agencies, seeking to improve the management and sustainability of natural resource extraction.
