Episode
All About Alligators
1:00:23
Published: Thu Sep 30 2021
Description
Here at SYSK, we love alligators? Why? Because they're basically living dinosaurs. Dive in (metaphorically) and swim with these beasts today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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00:00 - 01:23 (01:23)
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Let's Start a Coup explores the tale of a U.S. Marine, Smedley Butler, who thwarted a coup by a secret cabal of tycoons while Main Accounts tells the story of social media pioneer MySpace.
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The host discusses the differences between alligators and crocodiles, with a focus on the prevalence of alligators in Florida.
01:23 - 05:56 (04:32)
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The host discusses the differences between alligators and crocodiles, with a focus on the prevalence of alligators in Florida.
EpisodeAll About Alligators
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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.
05:56 - 10:29 (04:33)
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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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How often do snakes eat in the wild? It depends on the species, but usually snakes can go days, or even weeks, in between feedings.
EpisodeAll About Alligators
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Alligators can live up to 40 years in the wild, but there have been reports of some that have been estimated to be as old as 100 years.
14:05 - 21:48 (07:43)
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Alligators can live up to 40 years in the wild, but there have been reports of some that have been estimated to be as old as 100 years. Contrary to popular belief, it is not possible to outrun an alligator for 30 minutes, as they can move at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour in short bursts.
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Alligators are apex predators in their ecosystem.
21:48 - 30:15 (08:26)
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Alligators are apex predators in their ecosystem. They stash their prey under logs and wait for it to ripen before tearing it into bite-sized chunks with their powerful jaws.
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Alligators are apex predators, killing about 80% of eggs and juvenile alligators.
30:15 - 37:04 (06:49)
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Alligators are apex predators, killing about 80% of eggs and juvenile alligators. However, the alligator population is controlled by raccoons who steal their eggs at great personal risk.
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The guest speaker expresses their concerns with wildlife documentaries, claiming that they can be seen as a form of snuff pornography, with conservationists filming animals in a manner that often fetishizes the moment of death.
37:05 - 41:50 (04:44)
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The guest speaker expresses their concerns with wildlife documentaries, claiming that they can be seen as a form of snuff pornography, with conservationists filming animals in a manner that often fetishizes the moment of death.
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Onward with Rosie O'Donnell is a podcast that tells the stories of survivors who have fought through toxic relationships and the healing process.
41:50 - 46:40 (04:50)
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Onward with Rosie O'Donnell is a podcast that tells the stories of survivors who have fought through toxic relationships and the healing process.
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The bird that cleans crocodile's teeth has a slow state of metabolism which helps them not get eaten while performing the task.
46:40 - 51:07 (04:27)
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The bird that cleans crocodile's teeth has a slow state of metabolism which helps them not get eaten while performing the task.
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Hunting an alligator in Florida may not be the extreme adventure it sounds like, as many are sourced from alligator farms and are not fearful of humans.
51:07 - 56:14 (05:07)
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Hunting an alligator in Florida may not be the extreme adventure it sounds like, as many are sourced from alligator farms and are not fearful of humans. It can also be a brutal process to capture an alligator after fishing for it, and some people even drag them along for fun by the meat behind their boat.
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56:14 - 59:55 (03:41)
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