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Uploaded: 05/13/15 3:08 AM GMT
Mom says leave!
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This was taken back in 2003 or so. I had stumbled across a mother alligator and her young and decided to take video of her or the babies. Each frame of this collage is about 1/24 of a second. As you can see, she went from perfectly still to mouth full open in 5 frames! It was like a shotgun going off in real time and needless to say scared me half to death. I included some photos of the offspring as well. Morris Bridge Park, Tampa.

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::Ramad
05/13/15 6:21 AM GMT
The protective instinct of the mother turns into aggression when a stranger approaches - even with swans etc.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.picardroe
05/13/15 8:26 AM GMT
Very interesting to see, Good work Alex.
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.GIGIBL
05/13/15 9:16 AM GMT
Excellent work Alex vey well done.
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::tigger3
05/13/15 10:43 AM GMT
The mother instinct at work here. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Jimbobedsel
05/13/15 12:29 AM GMT
Very interesting work, Alex. A mother's work is never done!
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.mesmerized
05/13/15 3:27 PM GMT
This is one mom you better listen to the FIRST time she tells you!
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.susanlynn
05/13/15 5:22 PM GMT
Interesting collage Alex. You certainly find a lot of alligators.
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Life is a Constant Audition
.icedancer
05/14/15 12:19 AM GMT
Boy she's making sure you didn't get too close, great work on the collage
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VIEWED IN FULL *** HAPPY EASTER
.Marzena
05/17/15 3:49 PM GMT
Honestly I would be scared less of an walliegator than I am scared of Mom Swans ! LOL
You have been a brave boy, Alex.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena

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