Dog Pack Attacks Gator In TEXAS

[HUSKER 37]

 

Dog Pack Attacks Gator In TEXAS

 

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.

 

 

Not for the squeamish...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[T_O_Bull]

 

Cute.

 

I was hoping to see a pack of wild dogs munching on a Florida Football player.

 

>>>T_O_B

 

[huskernumerouno]

Good one

[HUSKER 37]

The Alpha dog looks suspiciously like Wally's new one (Teyla).

 

[TarheelTrojan]

 

Dog Pack Attacks Gator In TEXAS

 

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.

 

 

Not for the squeamish...

 

 

I have a 90 lb big breed German Shepherd. She wouldn't stand a chance against this vicious pack. Although symbolic, I can't help but wonder if this is a sign of Florida's season next year?