Alligator Revenge: Reptiles Target Humans In Unprecedented Attacks
Webserious and repeated attacks usually are made by alligators over 8 feet in length and are probably attributed to chase and feeding behavior. Webthere have been 567 reports of adverse encounters with alligators with 24 deaths reported in the united states from 1928 to january 1, 2009. Webthe problem is, more and more humans are entering what until now was crocodilian territory. Right now, the habitats of american alligators and american crocodiles overlap. Webencounters with alligators are increasing in the united states.
This study provides information on alligator. Weballigators in florida have killed 24 people since 1973. Crocbite, the worldwide crocodilian attack database, has already recorded 116 worldwide crocodilian. Weban unprovoked attack happens when an alligator makes first contact with a human, whereas a provoked attack happens when the human voluntarily makes contact with or. Webbut the attacks on humans will not stop unless the crocodiles' habitats are protected, and experts say illegal mining is the root of the problem. Weban alligator attacked a fisherman in leesburg and a crocodiles attacked a swimmer in the everglades. How common do these reptiles attack humans? Webthough alligator attacks are rare, three people in the usa have been killed by the reptiles this year. Here's how you can avoid an encounter.
