A caiman devouring a fish was captured on video at a golf course in Florida, revealing a scene that shows the surprising coexistence between nature and human recreational spaces.
Chris Harris shared the video on Instagram, accompanying the images with the message: "Another day at a Florida golf course!"
In the comments section, a user expressed disbelief about the proximity to the alligator, to which the author of the post replied: "Just because I was in a golf cart!"
Other people noticed the dimensions of the fish being devoured by the reptile, highlighting the large size of the prey, which appears to be an invasive species commonly known as the plecostomus (Hypostomus plecostomus).
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a government agency that provides scientific data on Earth systems, natural disasters, and natural resources, and has warned that this invasive species is more common in Florida than in any other state in the country.
In the past, this species has been responsible for the death of manatees in the state of Florida, according to WBBH.
Recently, Martin Brenner, a resident of the city of New Smyrna Beach, in Florida, lived his worst nightmare when he found a three-meter (10-foot) alligator in his backyard pool.
The unusual thing, according to the homeowner of the house located in the Venetian Bay community, was the surprising way in which it entered: "It didn't tear anything or cause any damage, it just pushed the piece of protective mesh," News 6 reported.
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