In recent days, cold air has swept across the U.S., leading to freezing temperatures. On social media, numerous pictures were shared showing the cold temperature of winter; even the water in the lake started freezing, and several underwater creatures also became numb.
The amazing video, shared by Gator Country, a Texan rescue center, shows a sizable alligator beneath the ice.
The footage showed the alligator frozen in a pond at Gator Country Adventure Park and Sanctuary in Beaumont, Texas.
The video, with the caption" "The American alligator is absolutely magnificent!", went quickly viral on social media and gained 350,000 views since being posted.
In the clip, the massive reptile remains in a frozen state, with its snout protruding above the ice. Its snout is seen above the surface, allowing it to access vital air.
Additionally, another video on the TikTok account @gatorcountrytx provides valuable insights into the behavior of these reptiles in extreme cold.
He pointed out these strategies to endure harsh conditions in the winter. He explained that the reptile's entire body was submerged beneath the frozen water, with only its snout slightly protruding above the surface, providing enough room for it to breathe.
The staff explained, "His heart beating 3 beats per minute, folks. That's amazing. That's how alligators survive in the ice."
"Below the video, numerous users were left stunned after his explanation. Several users were shocked by how alligators survive in the ice, while others claimed that, similar to crocodiles, some underwater creatures also have adaptive behaviors.
One person said: So amazing! Our maker designed animals and people with such precision. Accounting for every hair on our bodies as well as every scale they have.
A second wrote: It’s cold as hell here in north Texas. Our gators have shown the same behavior.
A third commented: Animals like these are amazing. it's like looking into the past. I imagine modern gators aren't much different than prehistoric gators.
Someone else added: Torpor allows Alligators to survive the cold spells with very little food, a great survival adaptation, in short, (GATORADE).
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