The first four photographs in this gallery are of a momma alligator and her babies sunning themselves at the Shark Valley section of Everglades National Park. At no time did I approach these creatures, nor did I feed them. Doing so would cause them to lose their fear of humans, and possibly causing them to be trapped and killed. The only time I get close to these creatures is when I am hunting them with seasoned, cautious and safety-conscious professionals.