Dr. Martin explained that the alligator had recently become a mother and was struggling to protect her vulnerable hatchlings. Alligators, like many animals, can sense when their young are at risk. The mother alligator had likely seen the puppy as a comforting presence, something to help her care for and guard the babies.
“What we’re witnessing here is something extremely rare,” Dr. Martin explained. “It seems that the alligator has formed a bond with the puppy. Possibly, the puppy’s calm demeanor and gentle nature led the alligator to believe it could help protect her babies.”
The alligator had, in a sense, adopted the puppy into her family, allowing it to remain in the nest and care for the hatchlings. The puppy, who was used to the comfort of a suburban home, now found itself in an entirely new environment—yet it seemed to be thriving there. The neighbors watched in awe as the puppy gently nudged the baby gators, all of them responding with soft hisses and playful movements.