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of Israel's live appearances with the alligators.
"Behold him
rushing forth from the flags and reeds. His enormous body swells. His
plaited tail brandished high, floats upon the lake. The waters like a
cataract descend from his opening jaws. Clouds of smoke issue from his
dilated nostrils. The earth trembles with his thunder."
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Naturalist William Bartram, circa 1775, describing the American
Alligator.
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welcome Today, about five million alligators inhabit 14 million acres of territory that is shared with more than 130 million people, both residents and visitors. With these numbers, there's bound to be interaction between the great saurian and its human counterpart.
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If
you live in alligator land or plan to visit, it's good to know how to conduct yourself
around these remarkable beasts. Obtaining knowledge of the nature around
you will improve your quality of life by helping you and your loved ones
to keep safe and to enjoy your area's natural elements. It
will also contribute to an improved quality of life for wildlife and for
you and your loved ones, as we
learn to harmonize our lifestyles with our natural surroundings in a way
that benefits all.
This
website was designed as an easy-to-use information portal for all those
living in or visiting the alligator's land (or any curious reader, for
that matter) to learn about this reptile in a way that fosters a
respect, enjoyment and appreciation of it without undue fear,
and with a balanced perspective on this animal's distinguished place in
our world.
Since
wherever we are we're connected to the air, the water, to everything
molecular in our realm, ours is all a natural world, isn't it?
Not just in a swamp or a forest, but in our own living rooms as well. We
are ecologically tied with all; a bellowing alligator, a mighty tree, the
tallest mountain, a violent rainstorm, a buzzing mosquito, a sleeping squirrel,
or a field of planted vegetables, some of the yield of which reaches our
dining tables. It's in our fundamental interest to understand, cherish and keep this bond with
our Earth. This applies no less with our link to these great reptiles,
which share habitat with us.
I've
been inspired by the majesty of the alligator since I was a small boy
growing up in south Florida, and while
working closely with them over the years. I hope some of my positive and
peculiar passion may add to your perception of the natural world and of
your own role in it.
And
maybe we'll meet one day, at a
Living Among Alligators event.
-Israel Dupont
June 4, 2008
"This would make the late 'Croc Hunter,' Steve Irwin, proud."
-Bud Hedinger, The Bud Hedinger Show, WFLA Radio
Central Florida's Top-rated talk program
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