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20225 minPGdoc-short

Wildlife Conservation

Arresting Alligators

20225 minPGdoc-short

The New Orleans Police Department manages alligator populations while others hunt them.

Wildlife Conservation

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Channel: Best Documentary

Arresting Alligators

2022• 5 minPG

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The New Orleans Police Department manages alligator populations while others hunt them.

Synopsis

The New Orleans Police Department actively engages in cleaning up neighborhoods infested with alligators. While some residents hunt these wild animals, the police department focuses on safely managing the alligator population. With an estimated 2 million alligators in New Orleans, the presence of these reptiles poses unique challenges for the community. The video highlights the efforts of law enforcement in balancing public safety and wildlife management in the bayou region.

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