An alligator was caught on video crossing a road with a turtle in its mouth, causing traffic to stop. The video, posted by a wildlife refuge in Boynton Beach, Florida, went viral. While some joked that the alligator was helping the turtle cross the road, the truth is that alligators are opportunistic feeders and will eat a variety of food sources, including turtles. The wildlife refuge where the incident occurred is one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the country, spanning over 145,000 acres. Adult alligators typically eat fish, snakes, turtles, small mammals, and birds, while juvenile alligators primarily eat insects, amphibians, small fish, and invertebrates. The video has sparked curiosity about the behavior of alligators and their feeding habits. Greta Cross, a national trending reporter at USA Today, covered the story and can be contacted for more information.
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