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The Alligator as a Pet
05:56 - 10:29 (04:33)
Alligators as pets are a terrible idea, with their instinctual behaviors often conflicting with the trust a pet owner may want to establish with them. They have been shown to be able to escape enclosures and manipulate objects to assist them in doing so.
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The idea of keeping an alligator as a pet is a bad one because the animal is never going to love or show affection to the owner.
05:56 - 07:38 (01:41)
Alligators
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The idea of keeping an alligator as a pet is a bad one because the animal is never going to love or show affection to the owner. The animal has also been shown to escape enclosures and can easily attack at any time.
ChapterThe Alligator as a Pet
EpisodeAll About Alligators
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Alligators and crocodiles have existed for over 180 million years and are characterized by their large lizard-like bodies, stubby legs, and long tails.
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Alligators, Crocodiles
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Alligators and crocodiles have existed for over 180 million years and are characterized by their large lizard-like bodies, stubby legs, and long tails. Their tails store excess energy, making them delicious for those who enjoy eating gator tail.