Massive alligator eats another alligator like it's NBD

Researchers believe that alligators cannibalize in order to control its population.
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Brian Koerber
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Massive alligator eats another alligator like it's NBD
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Every so often, mother nature likes to remind us that it is brutal, unforgiving and totally messed up.

Wednesday, YouTuber Alex Figueroa was taking a peaceful walk at the Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida when he stumbled upon a massive alligator eating a younger gator. 

According to researchers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, alligators may use cannibalism in order to control their population. 

[h/t:Digg]

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Brian Koerber

Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.


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