At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.

The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the 'apex predator', can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and 'survival of the pack mentality' bred into the canines.

See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine.
Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.

Not for the squeamish...

Too cute Ron !! Thanks for sharing...

Di

Dogs can be so vicious!

Linda

Hi; i'll take the one on the right..

all work and no play makes for a dull life..

Thanks for sharing.

standfast.

Shows team work we can accomplish anything! Taking on the strongest and prevailing! Wow inspirational kinda corny but hey thanks for the thought and the story!LOL great job