The Elusive 'Swamp Monsters' Of Louisiana | Our World

Journey deep into the Louisiana bayous to uncover the truth behind the legendary "monsters" of the swamp. From massive alligator gar and snapping turtles to venomous copperheads and bizarre ancient organisms, this documentary explores the real creatures behind centuries of folklore. Subscribe to Our World: https://bit.ly/3xnPuGL Do not go swimming in Louisiana bayous. Niall goes to the American South to investigate Swamp Monsters…more elusive and less well known than the ever-present “Gators”. They are ancient creatures; the Alligator Gar and the Alligator Snapping Turtle. Having survived for millions of years in relative obscurity, these genetic monsters have made Louisiana waterways their most recent evolutionary hunting territory. Traveling with local fishermen Niall investigates the local tales of giant Alligator Gar eating humans and pets: and goes on a series of hunts to track them down, capture one and measure it. This film was first broadcast: 2014 Watch More Documentaries Our Life - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Our Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV Explore Our World and watch some of the most successful nature documentary series about the environment and the wonders and dangers nature has to offer. We will be posting some of the longest-running and most successful nature documentary series, revealing the trials and tribulations of life on Earth and often for the first time, the secrets of the natural world in all its wonder. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #reptiles #animaldocumentry #wildlife