Florida wildlife experts say mysterious orange alligator must be dyed
VENICE, Fla. — An orange alligator photographed in South Florida is raising questions about its bizarre pigment.
Sylvia Mythen snapped the photo of the gator sunning beside a neighborhood canal in Venice.
The picture ran on TV after she shot it Wednesday and caused a buzz.
Experts with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have scrutinized the photo and say the color is not genetic. They believe the gator was somehow covered in paint or an orange substance.
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-- Associated Press
Photo: Sylvia Mythen / Associated Press
Maybe he has been spending time with John Boener...
Posted by: Carl Baskin | January 07, 2011 at 06:11 PM
This orange wonder looks like it's smiling!
Posted by: WillM | January 07, 2011 at 06:22 PM
It is mud. Mystery solved...
Posted by: Dylan | January 07, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Corexit 9500. NO ONE cares. NO ONE.
It was supposed have been burned and BP KNEW it was NOT to reach land at any cost,.
Posted by: Jane L. | January 07, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Who would paint an alligator? Is that even safe?
Posted by: Scott | January 07, 2011 at 07:49 PM
It looks like rusting iron. Either that or he got adrenal or renal failure and ate too many carrots. U can't convert beta-carotene & it turns u orange. Though his orange looks definitely painted on or coated. Chemicals in his river, no doubt!
Posted by: Rhan | January 08, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Is that John Boehner?
Posted by: horsesforcourses | January 09, 2011 at 08:52 AM
will it cry?
Posted by: horsesforcourses | January 09, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Damn taggers are now moving into the swamps.
Posted by: case solved | January 12, 2011 at 07:56 AM