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I got into Lolcats today and I find it stupidly amusing.

Climbing Gator picture taken from here.

Picture c/o http://www.bastroplibrary.org/mckinneyroughs06/rough500gator.jpg .

Earlier this year, the Everglades got pretty cold.

Picture courtesy of Burnt Umber.

Our mutated alligator, Agent Orange, offers us these insights into misconceptions about alligators.

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Fiction: “gators attack innocent animals.”

Fact: We gators defend ourselves when attacked. It’s not our fault we’re stronger, faster and bigger.

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Fiction: alligators kiss.

Fact: John is actually attempting to defend his dubious claim that he had the biggest jaw in the swamp. Hah! I’ve seen bigger hatchlings.

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Fiction: gators like to make mammals feel inadequate.

Fact: We aren’t just smiling to show off our stunningly white teeth. I mean, if we really wanted to humiliate you, we’d challenge you to a swimming race. Or football.

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Fiction: Gators are nearly flawless.

Fact: “Nearly”?