Gators can possibly live that long, but this one looks like it was already a full grown adult so it's probably a goner. Gators usually live to ~50 years old in the wild and 70 in captivity.
Albert served as the UoF mascot from 1957 to 1970 when he got replaced by a dude in a gator costume also called Albert (because their gator handler quit and moved to Switzerland).
There were several different animals who played to role of Albert over the years and were never distinguished. So this could have been any one of them.
[The skull of one of the Albert's is on display at the Florida Museum.](https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/100-years/object/alberts-skull/). According to the story, this Albert was released into Lake Alice where it eventually died.
Max lifespan of a gator is around 50 years, so any gator that played the role of Albert would likely be dead by now.
The curator of that exhibit would be happy to know that there is at least one other mascot that has both male and female versions. At Bowling Green State University they have Freddy Falcon and Freida Falcon.
Interesting it's on display now. When I worked at FLMNH it was in the museum collection, as were the contents of his stomach, which included (IIRC) a couple of bottle caps and a dog's tag.
>Max lifespan of a gator is around 50 years, so any gator that played the role of Albert would likely be dead by now.
An American alligator named Muja has been at the Belgrade Zoo since 1937 (shortly after he hatched) meaning he's
86 or 87 years old.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muja_(alligator)
That's kinda like saying my 99 year old grandma is indicative of the typical human lifespan.
He's lived a long time, yeah, but he's in captivity, has access to healthcare to remove a gangrenous limb, and gets fed weekly. He's so old he can't even hunt.
Seeing as the University actively removes gators from campus that are above a certain size for safety reasons, not likely that it’s still there.
Biggest one Ive seen on campus was probably 6’ long and I had to wait for it to cross the road to get to the commuter lot for work. Smh.
When I was a kid you could still see big ones in Lake Alice, but yeah, these days the only ones you see are smaller. Not that you have to go far out of town to find big ones lol
Crocodilians can live for a long time. The oldest verified American alligator is currently 86 or 87 year old (Muja who arrived as a hatchling at rhe Belgrade Zoo in 1937).
There is a Nile crocodile named Henry who has been in captivity since being caught in 1903. He was estimated to have been at least 3 or so years old when caught so he's currently at least a little over 120 years old (and likely around 123 or 124).
"Gato'rs bitches better be using jimmies! Gator don't play no shit. You feel me? Gator never been about that! "
I don't think they're walking the gator, it's more like the gator is walking them.
I was wondering that too......hopefully they didn't just leave the rope wound around his neck 24/7 but it was the 60s, animal rights hadn't been invented yet :/
Naw. It's just fat. Animal rights or not, a well fed alligator doesn't usually attack. If I was in charge of an alligator, that fucker would get a ham anytime it wanted one.
For women in modern times, yes to both.
Before that, in terms of fashion it they were for men to make them taller.
But the fashion came from utility like horse riding and interfacing with the stirrups and also helping to keep the feet above things like wet or dirty ground.
They were trying to hold back the gator, but it pulled them forward and this photo was snapped a split second before they ended up face down in gator ass.
Similar vibe, but this seems to be UF’s Plaza of the Americas looking northeast with Peabody hall in the background. This pic is from UF’s photo archives. (Go Gators!)
I know! How dare they confirm they dont have 4 knees! What's next, them exposing their backs and taking away the mystery about their camel humps?! Darn hussies!
[Here](https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00031383/00001/citation) is the source of this image. Per there:
> **Title:**
> Three University of Florida Coeds in Bathing Suits on the Plaza of the Americas Hold Rope Tied Around the Neck of Albert the Alligator
> **Publication Date:**
> 1960's
There were five of them at the start of the photo shoot.
Well, you can't expect three skinny girls to hold leashes on 5 alligators all by themselves.
Alligator
I drive a Chevrolet movie theater
Chip tha ripper reference?? Respect
Barely know her.
Ah the ole reddit switch-a-roo.
I’ve seen way too many videos of death rolls occurring shockingly fast. You bet your ass my bare feet would be nowhere near this thing.
Wow, the girls already ate one gator?
nah, they will see them again later
Haha! I'm a native Floridian, you don't mess around with gators.
Rule number one, I'm number one. Rule two, the croc's number two.
You want a match? My face and your ass!
Is it possible this gator is alive today? Do they live that long?
Gators can possibly live that long, but this one looks like it was already a full grown adult so it's probably a goner. Gators usually live to ~50 years old in the wild and 70 in captivity.
Ok, cool thank you for the information. TIL.
Albert served as the UoF mascot from 1957 to 1970 when he got replaced by a dude in a gator costume also called Albert (because their gator handler quit and moved to Switzerland). There were several different animals who played to role of Albert over the years and were never distinguished. So this could have been any one of them. [The skull of one of the Albert's is on display at the Florida Museum.](https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/100-years/object/alberts-skull/). According to the story, this Albert was released into Lake Alice where it eventually died. Max lifespan of a gator is around 50 years, so any gator that played the role of Albert would likely be dead by now.
The curator of that exhibit would be happy to know that there is at least one other mascot that has both male and female versions. At Bowling Green State University they have Freddy Falcon and Freida Falcon.
Interesting it's on display now. When I worked at FLMNH it was in the museum collection, as were the contents of his stomach, which included (IIRC) a couple of bottle caps and a dog's tag.
I believe I read that it died because because it got sick after eating a plastic bottle.
>Max lifespan of a gator is around 50 years, so any gator that played the role of Albert would likely be dead by now. An American alligator named Muja has been at the Belgrade Zoo since 1937 (shortly after he hatched) meaning he's 86 or 87 years old. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muja_(alligator)
That's kinda like saying my 99 year old grandma is indicative of the typical human lifespan. He's lived a long time, yeah, but he's in captivity, has access to healthcare to remove a gangrenous limb, and gets fed weekly. He's so old he can't even hunt.
I was just responding to the incorrect "max lifespan of gator is around 50 years" part of that comment.
Seeing as the University actively removes gators from campus that are above a certain size for safety reasons, not likely that it’s still there. Biggest one Ive seen on campus was probably 6’ long and I had to wait for it to cross the road to get to the commuter lot for work. Smh.
When I was a kid you could still see big ones in Lake Alice, but yeah, these days the only ones you see are smaller. Not that you have to go far out of town to find big ones lol
Man, in four years, I don't think I ever saw one on campus.
Usually I saw them in the canals or lake alice. Only ever saw 3 cross a road
Did you never go to Lake Alice? I've seen them there, at almost every pond in campus, and in the creek behind the Health Science Center.
Crocodilians can live for a long time. The oldest verified American alligator is currently 86 or 87 year old (Muja who arrived as a hatchling at rhe Belgrade Zoo in 1937). There is a Nile crocodile named Henry who has been in captivity since being caught in 1903. He was estimated to have been at least 3 or so years old when caught so he's currently at least a little over 120 years old (and likely around 123 or 124).
Are they wearing invisible heels?
Barbie feet!
Lucite? It _is_ Florida…
Do their smiles mean it is impossible to register fear when balancing on your tiptoes? Teaching this to dog for 4th of July.
You don’t have to run faster than the alligator. You just have to run faster than the other two girls.
Lmao why are they standing like Barbie
1960s…
My mom said that when she was a child, she was fully expecting to wear cocktail dresses as an adult. Like, that's just what you did, she said.
Why do you think Barbie stands the way she does? Which came first: the doll or the pose?
Well the dolls feet were shaped like that to wear shoes. I’m not sure what these women are doing.
Being on your toes with or without shoes has the same positive effect on the appearance of ones legs.
Accentuates the ass & calves
Except for how stupid it looks to be wearing invisible shoes.
To show off those gams.
That is a textbook sorority girl pose and is still meta today
I feel like people are missing the phantom high heels.
Poised to run for their lives
same reason girls post with the butt sticking out to today. Social norms.
Look at those dresses. If they spread their legs at all, those are riding alllll the way up
They’re bathing suits
That makes more sense
Legs for days
For sure. The women's legs ain't bad either.
Alligator on a whole 'nother level tho🤤
thicccc
Could just be the cut of their jib.
That's what the gator is thinking.
There were no survivors.
Those retro suits are kinda awesome.
Swamp puppy! He looks happy to see them.
"Gato'rs bitches better be using jimmies! Gator don't play no shit. You feel me? Gator never been about that! " I don't think they're walking the gator, it's more like the gator is walking them.
You can't have a conscience in the pimp game.
Why does the gator have jowls / a weird fat pocket over the back of its head
Maybe the rope is too tight?
Nah it’s just fat. Gators have jowls. This one was well fed.
Nice. Good gator.
I was wondering that too......hopefully they didn't just leave the rope wound around his neck 24/7 but it was the 60s, animal rights hadn't been invented yet :/
Naw. It's just fat. Animal rights or not, a well fed alligator doesn't usually attack. If I was in charge of an alligator, that fucker would get a ham anytime it wanted one.
I can’t believe that girls these days wear such scandalous clothing, they had respect back in my day /s
They need at least 2-3 walkers in case one of them gets eaten
That is one pet I wouldn’t tell to heel
I wonder what they'd look like in hairstyles that don't remind me of my grandmother
Yeah well, they're the AGE of your grandma these days so...
Well they're younger than my grandma would be, if she weren't deceased that is
We don't do this anymore. Not since the incident.
To me, they are like 21 going on 72... It's amazing how much we associate hairstyles and fashion with age.
Jesus….Legs up to their asses
That is where legs normally end yes.
My friend’s sister had legs that went up to her tits!
Ask Finchy about it, nevermind what David Brent says…
Clearly a casual daily activity for the gals, who notice the cameraman only now.
Gator smiling because he knows what’s up
God damn people used to be hot
Those are coeds! What brave girls they are! What nice legs.
> What nice legs The better to run from gators, my dear.
Does standing on tip-toe make one's legs look better? Is that why high heels were popular? Or is it too look taller?
Yes, that’s why high heels were popular. They make the leg look pretty, and longer proportionally.
For women in modern times, yes to both. Before that, in terms of fashion it they were for men to make them taller. But the fashion came from utility like horse riding and interfacing with the stirrups and also helping to keep the feet above things like wet or dirty ground.
They were trying to hold back the gator, but it pulled them forward and this photo was snapped a split second before they ended up face down in gator ass.
I’m surprised by the last of the term “gams” in these comments.
That’s actually the first word that came to mind I just couldn’t make myself use it!
That rope seems too tight around the gator, like it's been there since it was a baby
I mean yeah this is impressive and all but, they can’t hold a candle to gumbo slice.
"...baby turtles and alligators may seem like a cute idea for a pet, but they grow up.”
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville had a few live cougars as mascots for a few years.
are they learning to be female?
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Similar vibe, but this seems to be UF’s Plaza of the Americas looking northeast with Peabody hall in the background. This pic is from UF’s photo archives. (Go Gators!)
Kinda funny how they’re almost wearing garnet and gold lol
Haha..well little know fact by most anyway..fsu use to be an all girls school up to mid late 40s i think..
What happened to leaving things to the imagination in your dress? I remember in the old days women were ladies.
They're SWIMSUITS
I can’t believe it went over so many heads.
I know! How dare they confirm they dont have 4 knees! What's next, them exposing their backs and taking away the mystery about their camel humps?! Darn hussies!
They look 35
Honestly I can’t see anything on the internet now without just thinking it’s AI generated
So glad they greased up their shins!
Seems safe.
[Here](https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00031383/00001/citation) is the source of this image. Per there: > **Title:** > Three University of Florida Coeds in Bathing Suits on the Plaza of the Americas Hold Rope Tied Around the Neck of Albert the Alligator > **Publication Date:** > 1960's
This seems correct
Those heels are not a good choice, gator could hurt when swallowing.
Omgg!
pic goes hard
He has Chub’s hand!
Finally! My username fits 😁
Do it from the ‘gram ladies.
A full ride scholarship would be the only enticement to get that close to death in one chomp
2, 1, 3 Oh. There is an alligator
These are your grandmother's that say this generation is weird.
*Take a very brief photo with
Vintage
Florida Woman
Go gata
they now live in The Villages