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

Although their mating call sounds monstrous, alligators are not monsters. Alligator attacks on humans are relatively rare, with an average of only six fatal attacks per year in the United States. Most alligator attacks on humans are the result of the animal feeling threatened or provoked, such as when humans encroach on their territory or attempt to feed them. Tune into our livestreams right here on facebook to learn more about the amazing alligator! #gators #americanalligator #matingcall #allig