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Great Blue Heron Being Stalked by American Alligator

Great Blue Heron Being Stalked by American Alligator

The tense drama unfolded at a glacial pace at the Everglade National Park, as the American Alligator patiently followed the Great Blue Heron and hoped for a bri...
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The tense drama unfolded at a glacial pace at the Everglade National Park, as the American Alligator patiently followed the Great Blue Heron and hoped for a brief moment of complacency. But alas, the Heron had no intention of becoming this reptile's lunch and stayed vigilant and ready to flee.
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Aperture f/4.8 ISO 100 Shutter 10/4000 Focal Length 1500/10

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Apr, 2015

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