{"id":10450,"date":"2022-02-02T22:27:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T22:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=10450"},"modified":"2022-02-05T15:35:02","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T15:35:02","slug":"how-to-run-away-from-an-alligator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/how-to-run-away-from-an-alligator\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Run Away From An Alligator On Land?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alligators spend much of their time swimming around in shallow water<\/a>, but they also enjoy lounging on the shore. What should you do if an alligator begins approaching you as you are walking by? Keep reading! In this article, we\u2019ll talk about how to run away from an alligator on land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Alligators Friendly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Alligators typically have a natural fear of humans, so if one approaches you, it will usually be for one of two reasons: to defend itself or to look for food. Some alligators have grown used to being fed by humans, which may make them more likely to approach you even if they don\u2019t feel threatened and aren\u2019t interested in hunting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be a stretch to say that alligators are friendly to humans\u2013though they may approach you if they think you are there to feed them, they are only interested in an easy meal and not in becoming friends with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, alligators are not always aggressive toward humans either; most alligator \u201cattacks\u201d are nothing more than harmless encounters and usually result in the alligator moving away without harming the human. Still, alligators have the potential to badly injure and even kill humans; so if you see one, it\u2019s best to keep your distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do If You See an Alligator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are on land walking near a body of water, and you know alligators live in your area, it\u2019s a good idea to stay alert and watch for any signs of alligator presence. Keep your eyes and ears open; look for alligators basking along the shoreline, in shallow or swampy areas of the water, and listen for the hissing and grunting noises they make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you see an alligator or hear alligator sounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n