Have you ever wondered how alligators handled being in a hurricane? What do they do and how do they cope?
What do alligators do in a hurricane?
Alligators like to stay under the water of the pond during a hurricane, though they will come up occasionally to eat or breathe. They will also come up to take a breath and listen for the worst sounds of the storm.
During a hurricane, they can be found inside their ‘pond’ looking alert and alert. When the storm is over the alligators will return to their natural habitat pond and go back to relaxing warm water to prepare themselves for many more hurricanes.
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How Do Alligators Survive A Hurricane?
Alligators are made to survive hurricanes, they are built to live in water, they can live in water at about 88 degrees up to about 104 degrees. Even if the temperature is ice cold, they will still survive. If their weather is humid enough for them to breathe, the alligator will usually be able to stay alive.
Where Do Alligators Go During A Hurricane?
During a hurricane, they go back to their water habitat and just wait it out. Alligators have been known to enter holes in trees and many other things that will keep them from being harm by wind, rain, and even hail.
In a hurricane, alligators have also been known to go into the storm drains in the storm. Not only do they stay where they are safe during a hurricane, but they can also travel to areas where there is less danger of being harmed.
Did Alligators Attack During Katrina?
There was at least one reported instance of an American alligator in flood waters attacking and killing a man. Alligators will do anything to protect themselves and get what they need to survive. Hurricane Katrina was a really big hurricane that hit the southern part of Louisiana. Many homes and other structures were destroyed, and many people lost their lives. While we do not know for sure, we believe that many alligators did survive this storm and picked up an easy meal during the storm without trying too hard to get it.
Conclusion
How do alligators survive a hurricane? They play it safe and stay in the water, most of them are able to breathe through their noses just fine. When they are able to stay in the water, they are being safe. If they have to leave their pond, they go into a major storm drain or hole and wait out the storm. They will come out when the storm is over and everything is calm again.