Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The crocodile, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the 'apex predator', can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and 'survival of the pack mentality' bred into the canines. See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine. Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the croc preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the croc. Not for the squeamish... . . . . . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I thought they would be eating a shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I was so unsure about clicking on this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I was a bit worried about what I'd see as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 That was like when you drive by an auto accident on the expressway. You don't want to look, but curiosity ALWAYS gets the best of you. Thank you for that. I really needed a good laugh Not at all what I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I was a bit worried about what I'd see as well! Ditto Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I thought it was going to be a croc shoe as well Cute picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I should of known!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Too cute for words!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 First laugh of the day - hope there will be many more, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 lol i was hoping for a croc shoe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Aaww, how lovely I too thought it was going to be something quite different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
