Alligator mating season underway in Florida

Trail Cam: Sandhill Crane Courtship

Music to our ears 👂🐊 . Have you ever hear an alligator bellow before? This is one of our favorite sounds to hear on sanctuary property. This calling behavior is utilized to communicate the animal’s location and general strength/size to others in the area - which has applications in courtship, warding off rivals, etc. . Funny enough, the gators here at PHS love to bellow when they hear the garage truck diving up to the back of the facility. In addition, it’s important to note that both species