Trappers Rescue Alligator with Missing Upper Jaw in Florida
TL;DR
Trappers have reportedly rescued an alligator in Sanford, Florida, that was missing half of its upper jaw. The alligator was believed to have been injured by a snare trap in a failed poaching attempt. The environmental nonprofit Bear Warriors United caught the gator and plans to take it to a care facility. They are also working to get the traps banned in Florida. Confirmation of the capture is pending from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Topics:nationwildlife-conservation#alligator#florida#rescue#snare-trap#trappers#wildlife-conservation
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