Gainesville study finds alligators and 35+ species using city sewers to navigate safely around urban areas.

A study in Gainesville, Florida, found alligators and over 35 other animal species using the city's stormwater sewers to move around safely, avoiding busy roads. Researchers placed cameras in the sewers and observed seven reptile species, including alligators, using the pipes as passageways between ponds. This discovery suggests urban areas could adopt wildlife-friendly infrastructure to protect species.

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