Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A visit to the Desert View Watchtower on the eastern portion of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Constructed in the 1930s, it offers magnificent canyon views and a tie to the Native American history of the Canyon.
This one was a little creepy. He kept following us as we walked along a trail (probably deciding if we were worth the energy of eating)
And Little Red Riding Hood said, “My Granny! What sharp teeth you have!”
It is funny that we tend to think of all animals as “he”. Could be a lady gator.
You were wise to give him or her your respect and distance. Most wild animals have no interest in two legs, The natural instinct is to hide or run. The exception is when they have been given treats in the past. He or she was probably trolling for tossed treats, not you. If you were the gator, would you rather nibble on salty you or a nice deli sandwich ?
To determine the sex of an alligator, you need to flip it on its back and inspect the private regions.
Alligators don’t like that very much. So I’ll just call him ‘he”. No sexism implied or intended.
That’s okay. I will just toss him or her a sandwich and we can part friends.
To determine the sex of an alligator, you need to flip it on its back and inspect the private regions.
Maybe alligators liked to have their bellies rubbed. Give it a try !
After you — please!
Maybe alligators liked to have their bellies rubbed. Give it a try !
Kidding ! Kidding ! Kids and grown ups, don’t try this !