• @Rapidcreek@reddthat.com
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    162 years ago

    Consider this…pythons were introduced to the Everglades by idiots throwing their pets away. A few years ago a python ŵas found dead from trying to swallow the alligator it killed. Alligators are no longer the apex predator in the Everglades.

    • Kalkaline
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      62 years ago

      Were Alligators ever the apex predator in the Everglades? I feel like I’ve seen big cats take them out.

      • @Rapidcreek@reddthat.com
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        62 years ago

        No big cats. The Florida panther is almost extinct and lives in grasslands not swamp. Besides, if I had to bet, I’d put money on the gator…or python now.

      • @Rapidcreek@reddthat.com
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        12 years ago

        Anywhere there is water, and lorida has a lot of water, there is a potential for alligators. Central Florida has a big population of gators. Its only a matter of time.when their predator will come to meet them.

    • @Pretzilla@lemmy.world
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      22 years ago

      Still apex if it can take out a python.

      Guessing the snek underestimated how long a gator holds its breath while being squeezed. Gator then clawed it’s way partially out.

      Ok let’s call it a tie.