Glowing Gator Eyes Create Eerie Scene In Georgia
• Nearly 300 alligators gathered in Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, their eyes glowing due to the tapetum lucidum.
• The tapetum lucidum enhances night vision by reflecting light back through the retina.
• Researchers are exploring theories such as food availability, water temperature, and habitat shifts to explain the alligator gathering.
Unusual alligator gathering in Georgia swamp this summer
This summer, a peculiar gathering took place in Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, capturing the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Nearly 300 alligators congregated in a single boat basin for a day, their eyes gleaming eerily in the darkness. This phenomenon, observed by researchers, was attributed to the tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer behind the retina that enhances night vision in various animals, including alligators.
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