In groundbreaking new research, Florida scientists have determined that almost all crocodile attacks are caused by dangerous human behavior.
Researchers at the University of Florida and Kentucky Central College published the first ever study to study what humans were doing before the crocodile encounter.
They found that 96% of the recorded “crocodile attacks” occurred after humans engaged in “risk” behavior.
Researchers published the study Human wildlife interactions The diary and announced in April that it could prevent alligator skin bites.
Mark Teshera, the head of the study and a professor of biology at the Center College, said the findings show that the crocodile “attack” is actually not an attack at all.
“It is important to create a ranking system for risky human behavior, because it shows that the vast majority of bites originate from some level of humans engaging in dangerous behaviors where crocodiles live,” Tesserra said.
“So we should not call these encounters “attacks.”’’
Teshera added that the motivation for the study was to determine whether the crocodile was misrepresented.
Research conducted by the University of Florida and Center College shows that 96% of alligator attacks occurred after victims participated in “risk” behavior
Research shows that crocodiles are not inherently aggressive creatures and usually bite when they bite
Scientists concluded that humans are responsible for most of the crocodile bites, and that predators usually don’t seek to attack people.
“The takeaway lesson for this study is that many bites can be prevented if humans are aware of their surroundings and minimize swimming such as well-known bodies of water or swimmers,” said Frank Mazzotti, professor of wildlife ecology.
Scientists believe that crocodiles don’t look for conflict, but will respond if they show “attractive stimulation.”
The irritation may scare alligators, including sputtering, swimming, or being present in natural habitats.
When researchers specialize in fatal bites, they found that humans often engage in high-risk behaviors in advance. This can be defined as intentional entry into the habitat of alligators.
Few people walk around the water or crocodile habitat on land rarely get bitten.
Mazoti said the findings could help protect the crocodile from being euthanized by authorities to bite people.
Usually, when an attack occurs, authorities will try to identify the crocodile, catch it and euthanize it.
The researchers hope the study prompts humans to avoid areas where crocodiles are known to swim, thereby reducing attacks and keeping crocodiles from being euthanized
Although crocodiles attack very little
If humans realize that they are not disturbed, they will be less likely to be attacked and the crocodile will not be killed meaninglessly.
This information is especially useful when Floridians prepare for the crocodile season running from April to June.
Spring is when crocodile companions, they are more active, which may lead to an increase in human interactions.
Researchers recommend that Floridians be aware of the crocodile habitat and avoid swimming in the area.
Last July, a woman named Rachel Thompson swam on the Hillsborough River when she was bitten by a crocodile.
The crocodile bites his leg as she tries to throw the rock and punches the hole.
Thompson miraculously opened the crocodile’s mouth and her son helped her escape.
Recently, another woman was attacked while rowing on a canoe near the mouth of Tiger Creek.
