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1958: Alligator Motionless in Water as Food Is Thrown

1958: Alligator Motionless in Water as Food Is Thrown

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  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationDayton, Ohio, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Alligator Motionless in Water as Food Is Thrown — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, showing an alligator motionless in shallow freshwater near the shore. The reptile remains still as food is thrown into the water, creating ripples and attracting the predator. The scene captures natural behavior in a wild aquatic environment, with grass and weeds visible along the bank. This authentic archival footage offers a rare glimpse of wildlife observation in a classic mid-century American setting, ideal for documentaries, nature studies, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68625923

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1958 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Dayton, Ohio, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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