An otter attacked an alligator

The wrestling animals were spotted at Woodruff Lake in Florida's National Wildlife Refuge. At first it seemed that the little otter had fought the cruel and ruthless crocodile in vain, but it soon became clear that the otter was gaining the upper hand.

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1. An alligator in a panic when an otter with its sharp fangs grabbed him by the neck in the water.

2. Despite the fact that the alligator is traditionally considered the most dangerous and powerful predator, in this fight, he does not have the slightest chance against the otter.

The animals were photographed at Woodruff Lake in the Florida National Wildlife Refuge, where an otter attacked a small alligator and completely overwhelmed the reptile.

3. The otter attacked a relatively young alligator, having advantageously managed to grab it by the neck, providing itself with an advantageous position that made it impossible for the alligator to turn around and bite.

4. After a short struggle, the otter was able to pull the reptile ashore and out of sight with her prey.

5. Despite their adorable appearance, otters are a predator of many freshwater fish species.

6. North American river otter can grow up to 1 - 1.2 meters in length and weigh up to 13 kilograms. They are quite voracious and must eat the equivalent of 15 percent of their own body weight each day to keep warm.

7. The fight between two animals took place on the St. John's River near Deleon Springs. It has a mixture of subtropical and temperate climates, which ensures a high diversity of animal species. It is home to 215 species of birds, 22 species of amphibians and 50 species of reptiles.

8. Although otters feed primarily on fish, they often also eat shellfish, crabs and small mammals. But it has not yet been known that otters can also attack reptiles.