UF study finds risky human behavior, not alligator aggression, leads to bites

Study Reveals People, Not Gators at Fault in Most Alligator Bite Cases

The University of Florida published results from a recent study that reviewed cases of humans being bitten by alligators. Below is a copy of Lourdes Mederos’ report. Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking study by scientists at the University of Florida and Centre […] The post Study Reveals People, Not Gators at Fault in Most Alligator Bite Cases appeared first o…

Study Finds 96% of Gator Bites Are the Result of Risky Human Behavior

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Researchers at University of Florida suggest humans are primarily responsible for alligator attacks - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — New research from the University of Florida, as well as Centre College in Kentucky, into alligator attacks suggests the animals aren’t usually the instigators and that alligator attacks are at least 96 percent avoidable. Most alligator attacks are caused by people engaging in risky behavior, as opposed to the animals acting overly aggressive. A groundbreaking study takes a bite out of the dangers of gators, showing tha…

UF study finds risky human behavior, not alligator aggression, leads to bites

Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking study by scientists at the University of Florida and Centre College in Kentucky.

Study suggests alligator bites might be our fault

A new study suggests risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites.

Risky human behavior behind 96% of alligator bites: Study

More gator interactions are expected this time of year, with it being mating season. Sometimes, however, gators look for love in all the wrong places.