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Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

An American alligator sits while researchers collect data during a crocodile and alligator research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park, FL, USA. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just right. Photo by Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

An American alligator swims through the water while attached to the boat for researchers to collect data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water

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Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, left, holds an American alligator while Sergio Balaguera-Reina, research scientist studying conservation biology, collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park, FL, USA. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just

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Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, holds a small alligator during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. This one was too small to tell the sex, so they put it back and do not collect data on smaller creatures. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just right.

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Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, holds down an American alligator while his partner collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water j

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Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, left, holds an American alligator while Sergio Balaguera-Reina, research scientist studying conservation biology, collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not e

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Osaka Univ. museum displays model of Machikane croc

OSAKA, Japan - A model of Machikane Crocodylidae is displayed during an exhibition at the Museum of Osaka University in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, in August 2013.

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Machikane croc fossil to become registered monument

OSAKA, Japan - Toyonaka Mayor Keiichiro Asari and Machikane-kun, the western Japanese city's mascot character, show their delight at Toyonaka city hall in Osaka Prefecture on June 20, 2014, as Osaka University's fossil of Machikane Crocodylidae is expected to become a registered monument of Japan.

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Fossil of Machikane croc displayed in Osaka Pref.

OSAKA, Japan - A fossil of Machikane Crocodylidae is on display at the Museum of Osaka University in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on June 20, 2014. The fossil is expected to become a registered monument of Japan.

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Darby O'Gill And Little People film (1959)

Jimmy O'Dea Film: Darby O'Gill And The Little People (1959) Director: Robert Stevenson 26 June 1959 Date: 26-Jun-59

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THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE STEVE IRWIN and TERRI

THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE STEVE IRWIN and TERRI IRWIN struggle to get a jaw rope around a ferocious 12-foot croc in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures adventure comedy Photo by: Greg Barrett

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THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE STEVE IRWIN and TERRI

THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE STEVE IRWIN and TERRI IRWIN struggle to get a jaw rope around a ferocious 12-foot croc in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures adventure comedyPhoto by: Greg Barrett

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THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE STEVE IRWIN and TERRI

THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE STEVE IRWIN and TERRI IRWIN struggle to get a jaw rope around a ferocious 12-foot croc in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures adventure comedy Photo by: Greg Barrett

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Machikane croc fossil to become registered monument

OSAKA, Japan - Toyonaka Mayor Keiichiro Asari and Machikane-kun, the western Japanese city's mascot character, show their delight at Toyonaka city hall in Osaka Prefecture on June 20, 2014, as Osaka University's fossil of Machikane Crocodylidae is expected to become a registered monument of Japan. (Kyodo)

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Fossil of Machikane croc displayed in Osaka Pref.

OSAKA, Japan - A fossil of Machikane Crocodylidae is on display at the Museum of Osaka University in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on June 20, 2014. The fossil is expected to become a registered monument of Japan. (Kyodo)