Overview

• A rare altercation between an alligator and a crocodile was filmed on March 19, 2025, near the Shark Valley Observation Tower in Everglades National Park.
• The video, captured by park visitor Taylor Bonachea, shows the reptiles hissing, snapping, and biting each other, drawing blood during the territorial dispute.
• The fight ended with the alligator retreating into the water, leaving the basking spot to the crocodile, a behavior attributed to the crocodile's larger size and aggression.
• South Florida is the only region in the world where American alligators and American crocodiles coexist naturally, making such interactions rare but possible.
• Experts emphasize the importance of maintaining safe distances from wildlife and understanding the distinctions between crocodiles and alligators, including differences in snout shape, coloration, and behavior.