India, June 13 -- A fascinating video capturing a baby alligator instinctively performing the infamous 'death roll' has gone viral on social media. The clip, shared on X by the account Nature is Amazing, showcases a remarkable moment of raw animal instinct and natural behaviour.

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In the short video, a human hand-presumably that of a handler or caretaker-can be seen holding a small piece of meat in front of a baby alligator. As soon as the tiny reptile grasps the meat in its jaws, it instinctively begins to spin rapidly, showcasing the signature 'death roll' technique used by crocodilians in the wild to subdue and dismember prey.

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