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Check Out What This Horse Does To A Floridian Alligator

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In this video, a gasp can be heard from the stunned group as the stallion from the group of horses – which included a mare and her foal – chases the alligator away, kicking at it. However, neither animal showed signs of stress or harm after the scuffle, according to local reports.

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