Growing Florida Population Causes Gator Attacks

Increase in Florida alligator attacks on humans may be caused by a growing population and loss of the animal's habitat.

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July 7, 2001, 7:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The June 27 attack marked the sixth time Florida alligators have attacked people in the past three months -- in what authorities say is perhaps an inevitable result of what can happen when humans and alligators live too close together. Two of the victims were killed."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Gator Attacks on Humans Rise As Population of Florida Grows

Saturday, July 7, 2001 in The Washington Post

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