Alligator Conservation And Management

Alligator encounters have been a concern in Florida for decades, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) receiving numerous reports of alligator bites and attacks each year. The FWC has implemented various measures to mitigate these encounters, including the establishment of alligator management programs and public education campaigns.

These efforts aim to promote coexistence with alligators and reduce the risk of conflicts between humans and wildlife. The FWC's alligator management program involves a range of activities, including alligator trapping, relocation, and education. The program also provides guidelines for residents and visitors on how to safely interact with alligators and their habitats.

For example, the FWC advises people to keep a safe distance from alligators, "not to feed them.".. and to be aware of their surroundings when in or near areas where alligators are present. recently... there has been a growing emphasis on promoting alligator conservation and awareness. The FWC has partnered with various organizations and communities to educate people about the importance of alligator conservation and the role they can play in protecting these animals and their habitats.

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STUART (CBS12) — A woman had a frightening encounter when she was bitten on the hand and wrist, and briefly pulled underwater by an alligator. On Wednesday, the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend took their boat on the South Fork River. The Martin County Sheriff's Office says while the couple was waist deep in the water with their dog, an alligator bit the hand and wrist of the woman and dragged her under the water.