Editorial photo #13248382 Human Interest
Animals Bird Stands On Alligator
A great egret perches atop an alligator as it scans the water for fish in Orlando, Florida, on January 27, 2026. Great egrets typically hunt by standing motionless in shallow water before striking quickly with their long, sharp bills to spear or grab small fish and aquatic prey. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)