A little break from politics ...
At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice, manifested within that cruelty.
The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the 'apex predator', can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and 'survival of the pack mentality' bred into the canines.
See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine. Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.
Not for the squeamish...
13 comments:
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I look forward to your "little breaks from politics" almost as much as I look forward to your political columns.
So cute!
LOL!
German Shepherd pups?
Cute. :>)
Right now with Obama about ready to clinch the Democrat nomination, I think you picture of puppies is just what we need! ;)
Dark days are ahead.
They look like Siberian husky puppies. But whatever they are I want one!
Joanie, have you seen the YouTube video of the lions and croc trying to take down the baby water buffalo at Kruger (the baby survives)? It's one of the most watched videos-- 33 million views. Fascinating:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM
Thank you for brightening up my day. ;)
Joanie, your opinion of Obama leaving his church?
calbrindisi,
I saw that Youtube video of the lions and water buffalo. It's unbelievable that the baby buffalo survived after being involved in a tug of war between lions and gator, and that its herd drove off their natural predator.
I just spent the last hour reading the articles here. Great blog. I'm glad I stumbled on it and I'll be back. Keep up the good work!
great photo :-)
nice
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