Alligator Lunges at Camera in Kilkenny Zoo

A video from the National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny shows Battle, a 29-year-old American alligator, lunging at a Ring camera after stalking it for several days. Zoo manager James Hennessy noted that while Battle was uninjured, the camera did not survive the encounter, ending up cracked and submerged in the pond. Hennessy described Battle as curious and mischievous, often rearranging items in his habitat, which led him to investigate the camera. The zoo utilizes Ring cameras for monitoring various species, including a highly venomous bushmaster snake, and has since received additional cameras to enhance research capabilities. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, a separate incident captured a massive alligator crossing a road in Surf City, surprising onlookers and prompting wildlife officials to remind the public of safety measures around alligators. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation advises against feeding or approaching alligators and recommends maintaining a safe distance of at least 50 feet.