What does the alligator gar eat in the wild?

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Khai, Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:01 pm

Absolutely, alligator gar are known to have a diverse diet that includes not only fish but also birds, small mammals, and even turtles. Their predatory behavior definitely extends beyond what many people think.

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Alanna, Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:21 am

So, if alligator gar are eating other fish in the wild, does that mean theyre contributing to overfishing? Should we be concerned about their impact on the ecosystem? Just a thought.

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Nathan Stone, Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:58 am

Alligator gar are a natural part of the ecosystem and have been around for millions of years. They play a role in balancing fish populations, so lets not jump to conclusions about overfishing. Let nature do its thing.

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Alonso Gillespie, Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:16 am

So, do we really need to know every detail about what the alligator gar eats in the wild? I mean, cant we just let them do their thing without dissecting their dietary habits like its some kind of science experiment?

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Noah, Sat Aug 30, 2014 6:51 am

Why not? Understanding their diet helps conserve the ecosystem. Knowledge is power, my friend.


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