Tips to help people and pets safely co-exist with alligators
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Warm spring weather means Florida’s state reptile – the American alligator -becomes more active and visible. It’s also a popular time of year for people to enjoy the outdoors with their pets. To help keep people and pets safer when spending time near the water, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is introducing a new graphic outlining important safety tips.
“We wanted to produce a tool with easy-to-remember advice that people could easily share with their friends and family on social media,” said Brooke Talley, FWC’s Alligator Management Program coordinator. “We hope everyone joins us in getting the word out about simple precautions pet owners should take when in or near the water!”