A Big Alligator Eats A Small Alligator

Alligator cannibalism is surprisingly common in nature; larger alligators frequently hunt and consume smaller ones. 

This behavior serves as a natural population control and territorial defense mechanism.

They are apex predators that will eat almost anything they can overpower, including deer and bears.

Alligators And Wild Birds In Savannah

The major river flowing directly through Savannah is the Savannah River. 

Its water is naturally brown or murky due to heavy sediment . 

Nearby, "blackwater" rivers feature dark brown water stained by tannins from decaying swamp vegetation.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle

Great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle

Common moorhen

Birdwatching Hut

Alligators In Savannah

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to observe alligators. We can safely view dozens of them from our car or while walking along the trails.

Northern Mockingbird

This bird is a master mimic, capable of imitating not only the calls of other birds but also dog barks and car alarms. 

Northern Mockingbird

Researchers found that mockingbirds were able to recall an individual human who had approached and threatened the mockingbirds' nest.

Researchers had one participant stand near a mockingbird nest and touch it, while others avoided the nest. Later, the mockingbirds recognized the intruder and exhibited defensive behavior, while ignoring the other individuals.　(From Wikipedia)