Key takeaways:
- A 4-foot alligator was discovered in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park by a park maintenance staff member.
- The alligator was possibly suffering from cold shock, since the species is native to warm, tropical climates.
- The alligator was taken to the city’s Animal Care Centers of NYC, where it will be evaluated and transferred to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or sanctuary.
On Sunday, a 4-foot alligator was discovered in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park by a park maintenance staff member. The alligator was found in a poor condition and very lethargic, according to Dan Kastanis, a spokesman for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Kastanis said the alligator was possibly suffering from cold shock, since the species is native to warm, tropical climates. It is unclear how the alligator ended up in a New York City park, as alligators are native to the coastal wetlands of the U.S. Southeast.
The alligator was taken to the city’s Animal Care Centers of NYC, where it will be evaluated and receive any necessary medical care. The animal will then be transferred to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or sanctuary.
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is reminding the public that parks are not suitable habitats for wild animals, and that it is illegal to keep wild animals as pets. They are asking anyone with information about the alligator to contact 311.
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