Why America's Alligators Shouldn't Be Judged by Looks Alone
Psychology Today | 27.10.2026 17:26
Some 30 years ago, I met an alligator up close and personal, and in all honesty, it scared the hell out of me, more so than some of the close encounters I had with some of the predators, including mountain lions and coyotes, who lived around my mountain home outside of Boulder, Colorado. I also had the opportunity to meet some crocodiles in East Africa, and while I know that these reptiles are intelligent, sentient beings, I have to say that their "prehistoric" look is what really scared me the most.
