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07-28-2007, 10:17 PM
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Senior moment....
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: The homestead on the plateau,TN
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Alligator killed by dogs.
An Awesome Display of Cunning Pack Mentality.
At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.
The alligator, an ultimate predator and normally considered the "apex predator" in its ecosystem, can still fall victim to team-work strategy. The tight-knit social structure of the dog pack has been refined by thousands of years of natural selection.
The attached remarkable photograph is courtesy of Nature Magazine.
Note that the alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the alligator, which impairs its breathing, while the remainder of the pack prevents the beast from rolling.
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07-29-2007, 06:12 AM
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Oy vey!
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Birmingham, England
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Isn't nature wonderful.  |
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07-29-2007, 06:17 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Minneapolis
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Ahhhhhh.....isnt that precious! Thanks so much for sharing that darling picture this morning.
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07-29-2007, 06:52 AM
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RoaredTheirTerribleRoars
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fernandina Beach, northeast FL
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Hah!
You really had me going there, Bones.
Very cute.
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07-30-2007, 01:36 AM
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^ My name v Stuff I say
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Not tied down... maybe later! *rawr*
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LOL... you got me! I opened this thread thinking, "Why am I looking at something like this.."
Adorable!
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07-30-2007, 09:52 AM
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Go Bearcats!
Status:
""With freedom comes responsibility."- Eleanor Roosevelt"
(set 26 days ago)
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: The 'Nati
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LOL! Here I thought there was really a dog attack!
They are cuties!!
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07-30-2007, 10:16 AM
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Staying healthy!
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"Got pretty cold here!"
(set 7 days ago)
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: At the S.G.Village
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Curiousity kills the cat!
Very cute!
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07-30-2007, 10:20 AM
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Working, working...and did I mention, working ??
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Sebastian/ FL
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You got me there at first.....
Awwww...aren't they cute!? 
I was prepared to see a link to yet another disgusting animal cruelty page...huh. 
You are very funny, Bones...LOL.  |
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07-30-2007, 02:29 PM
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I have more questions than answers
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: ARK-KIN-SAW
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you put bacon grease on that gator didnt ya? admit it-lol
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07-30-2007, 02:36 PM
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Thin skin ~ Sharp claws ~ Best of intentions :)
Status:
"Yes this is my truck... no I won't help you move! lol"
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: I'm not lost, I'm exploring!
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I'd rep you if I could, Mr. Bones....that was just too dang cute!!!!!
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