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Alligator Tool Use!

Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 3:38 pm
by Tom Wells
We'd been aware that alligators use sticks across their noses to lure nesting birds at the Alligator Farm to become the alligator's lunch, but were not aware there is a technical paper published about this activity.

Alligators in the Alligator Farm have been observed doing this - Kay and I have seen it - but also it has been documented elsewhere, in India and Louisiana.

Here's the link for the reference: https://www.alligatorfarm.com/DinetsBru ... %20Use.pdf

It's worth the read to become reoriented about this facet of reptile behavior and intelligence. Enjoy!