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Nose to nose: Sean Manning and an alligator observe each other in the zoo

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Just bobbing around: The predator seems relaxed in Sean's company

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Curious: The alligator peers at the camera while Sean swims in the background

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Sean gauges the mood of the alligator to try and cut the risk factor of the show