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Title: Alligator Smashes Watermelon !
Added: May 25, 2009
Author: GatorAdventure
Duration: 1:1
Description:
In honor of Memorial day we decided to provide the alligators with a summer feast of watermelon, and yes we know alligators don't normally eat watermelon... this is called enrichment. Enrichment is a way we can provide our animals with mental and physical stimulation. We do this to tempt the natural inquisitiveness of animals in our care and relieve the regularity and boredom that readily available food, shelter and safety provide.The goal of enrichment is to increase activity and stimulation levels in the captive environment. This may stimulate natural behaviors, increase activity, decrease stereotypical behavior and generally enhance the animals well being.To learn more about Reptile enrichment check out http://reptilebehavior.com/Enrichment%20by%20arianna%20bailey.htmSome observations we made from this enrichment session were; the alligators seemed to enjoy crunching up the melon. Some of them consumed all of it but most of them spit out the rind. They all ingested the pulp of the melon and Doofy (the large alligator) got the added bonus of crushing it.To learn more about shows, conservation efforts, our animals, or just see more cool stuff check out our website http://www.GatorAdventureProductions.comand be our friend on Myspace http://www.myspace.com/GatorAdventurePark
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Youtube Comments: 718
TZ3z Says:
Mar 21, 2012 - Throw a balloon
FashizzleNYYSux Says:
Mar 23, 2012 - Thats what having about 3,000 pounds per square inch jaw pressure will do for ya. Alligators & crocodiles have 1 of the strongest bites out there.
Hrocha24 Says:
Mar 31, 2012 - Dang!! that Was an awsome demonstration of the 3000 pounds of Force!
PASCHDigiMedia Says:
Apr 1, 2012 - That is why there is no Canada Geese problem where 'gators patrol.
andreyking1 Says:
Apr 12, 2012 - funny if u will drop steel ball
3dylann7 Says:
Apr 13, 2012 - That could of been his head
machomoe23 Says:
Apr 14, 2012 - is that not a crocodile looks massive
twinsudoshie Says:
Apr 17, 2012 - Cool
AriteBellyDance Says:
Apr 18, 2012 - No, it's a gator. Gators- like the ones in the video- have overbites. A croc's lower teeth are visible when the mouth is closed.
CosmicLunarEclipse Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - Is the gator's name Yoshi by any chance?
Crossbowrob77 Says:
Apr 23, 2012 - Holy shit
RENEIND Says:
Apr 24, 2012 - Shows what kind of force they have in a bite
TheJuanmata10 Says:
Apr 29, 2012 - Lol
NewVictoriaaSW Says:
May 6, 2012 - Oh ... Imagine if that was my head O_o
skylinegtr31422 Says:
May 8, 2012 - This gator likes to stay healthy by having a well balanced diet including fruits and vegetables
Devonpinky09 Says:
May 8, 2012 - Lmfao! This is why they're my favorite predator!!
Mrgeorgegoat1 Says:
May 10, 2012 - Rest In Peace George. Type "Mrgeorgegoat" in youtube to what really happened to George Goat.
tospicy4ya Says:
May 18, 2012 - Check outta video of an croc attack
BigboyDownStairs Says:
May 18, 2012 - This could be the new "will it blend?"
m0untblad3 Says:
May 19, 2012 - Try a big rock instead of a big coconut
geck0s0ld1er Says:
May 20, 2012 - "Ay, this ain't dog"
ninja11kid Says:
May 21, 2012 - R they vegeterian
MTGirlthegamer Says:
May 21, 2012 - Epic
ICDQ2010 Says:
May 26, 2012 - It likes watermelon. LOL
SinkingMiasma Says:
Mar 19, 2012 - Throw a boulder in there.