Miami man fighting to keep his 47-year-old, pizza-eating pet alligator, report says

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Gwendolyn, a 47-year-old alligator who lives in Miami, isn’t your typical swamp-dwelling reptile.

The 13-foot-long creature munches on cookies, pizza and even went to college with his owner, according to WSVN. He doesn’t live in the wild, but in David Van Buren’s Coconut Grove backyard.

The pet gator has lived with Van Buren for nearly five decades, according to the report. But life for the animal – much like his scaly skin – can be rough.

At 13 feet, Gwendolyn has become too large to roam around Van Buren’s yard, state wildlife officials said. In order for Gwendolyn to continue swimming in his backyard pool, Van Buren would have to make changes to his property, according to the report.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-pet-alligators-in-florida-eat-cookies-and-pizza-drive-motorcycles-20160714-story.html