ALLIGATOR ATTACK: An alligator severed part of man’s arm in central Florida after the 12-foot-long animal launched itself into a boat while the victim was participating in a statewide alligator harvest. Tom Llamas reports. https://abcn.ws/374wFvU | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

American Alligators are an iconic species here in Florida, and are extremely important to the overall health of the environment. These well-known reptiles do quite a bit of digging, creating “gator caves”, and are responsible for shaping the flow of the water within swamps. Their caves typically hold water well into the dry season, providing a source of drinking water for many other species. . . . #savetheglades #americanalligator #alligator #everglades | Alligator Ron Bergeron

5.2K views · 79 reactions | Feeding time for our baby gators! Animal Care staff know each gator and use tongs to individually feed each one to ensure they're getting plenty to eat.  | Audubon Aquarium | Facebook