Wild Animals

[Capn Jack]

An alligator walking. I have been told that they can run (for a short distance) as fast as 11 mph, and do 20 mph in the water
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They can move as quickly as 35 mph on the land nut you are correct about their water speed.

See: https://tnaqua.org/animal/american-...American alligators,per hour, their top speed.

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[Darren75]

They can move as quickly as 35 mph on the land

That's pretty darn fast. Not what one would expect from these animals. They look heavy and slow!

 

[greatgrandma]

That's pretty darn fast. Not what one would expect from these animals. They look heavy and slow!

that's how they get you..
I was told by a park ranger that they could do 30 mph on land but I am not sure I believe it. Not that I am going to test it out.
I have also been told that they can jump their length out of the water.

 

[Jack Dawe]

American Red Squirrel

 

[Jack Dawe]

Striped Mouse, Rondevlei, South Africa

 

[Jeff WX1USN]

 

[Jeff WX1USN]

 

[Jack Dawe]

New Zealand Fur Seal.

 

[Macstory]

Grey Squirrel soaking up the early spring Sun. Who needs superglue.
(Lens: Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD <> Camera ID: Canon EOS 70D).

 

[greatgrandma]

Yellowstone 2010