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Originally Posted by Golfingnut
Nuisance bad.
Alligator in pond good.
Wanting to rid the Villages of all gaters because just maybe someone will let there pooch or grandchild stand on the edge of a lake, Really.
My point is, too wipe out any species from this natural habitat is selfish, not protective. If a full grown alligator bites someone while they are dancing in one of the squares that is a problem. Have we had any gater attacks on dogs while they were at any of the DOG parks? You can't protect all people from their own stupidity.
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The statement in bold/amber color above illustrates the misconceptions. Nobody wants "to rid The Villages of ALL gators". The ones that have lost their fear of humans and who are overpopulating in given lakes/ponds are the problem. Literally dozens of gators were removed from Lake Sumter in the last year, and there are still plenty left to breed and multiply.
And, as the FWC Nuisance Gator web page states, relocating them does not work because each gator community has its territory staked out and they don't accept foreigners.