An unusual and worrying situation happened at a zoo in Florida, in the United States. One alligator started to show strange behavior and generated a great deal of movement at the site so that he could receive adequate veterinary care.
The case took place at the Alligator Farm Zoological Park in St. Augustine, Florida. According to the records, a keeper observed that the alligator Brooke wasn't acting her usual self.
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So he decided to inform those responsible for the sudden change in behavior of the 170 kg animal.
Initially, none of the professionals was able to identify the cause. So Brooke was referred to a specialist location at the University of Florida.
There, they needed to carry out a complete investigation and numerous tests, such as x-rays, CT scans and blood tests with the help of Dr. Bridget Walker.
The alligator was so large that it did not fit into the equipment at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Understand what really happened at the zoo!
(Image: Sarah Carey/University of Florida/Reproduction)
After a battery of tests and diagnostic attempts, the veterinarians found out what happened to the alligator.
Test results pointed out that Brooke's strange behavior was due to an ear infection.
This can usually be caused by bacteria or a virus, but vets have been unable to pinpoint the source of Brooke's problem.
On July 25th, after receiving the necessary care, the alligator returned to the zoo to continue the treatment of the infection.
After the scare, Zoo decided to tell the episode on his Facebook page and the publication went viral on social networks due to the unusual experience.
Brooke's news generated many questions on the internet and a curious discussion. After all, where are the alligator ears?
The zoo decided to respond to the comments of the curious and explained that the animal's ears are behind the eyes. He has the ability to keep his ears tightly closed to keep out water.
(Image: Sarah Carey/University of Florida/Reproduction)
People's other question was how the 170 kg animal would be treated. It was reported that the alligator infection would be treated with medicine. While this sounds like a delicate situation, the zoo stated:
"We train with our animals often, and Brooke has years of experience to her name, accepting food (sometimes with medicine) and being quiet." So giving Brooke medication wouldn't be such a complicated task.
Now, the animal is well and being monitored by Florida zoo professionals.
