ALLIGATOR ATTACK: An alligator severed part of man’s arm in central Florida after the 12-foot-long animal launched itself into a boat while the victim was participating in a statewide alligator harvest. Tom Llamas reports. https://abcn.ws/374wFvU | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

For you, today: very rare footage of Claude the American alligator moving extremely quickly (for him). Video by biologist Spencer R. | California Academy of Sciences

See ya later, alligator! 🐊 Alligators can be surprisingly fast, but their speed depends on the environment. On Land: Alligators can sprint up to 11-15 mph (18-24 km/h) in short bursts, usually when lunging or escaping danger. They tire quickly and aren’t built for long chases. Same. In Water: They’re much faster and more agile swimmers, reaching speeds of up to 20 mph (32 km/h) when propelled by their powerful tails. Ambush Advantage: Alligators rely on stealth and quick bursts of speed to catc