Explain Animals on Instagram: "Alligators use the death roll as a powerful way to subdue prey or tear off pieces of meat. This spinning motion involves the gator twisting its entire body rapidly while holding its catch in its jaws. What makes it fascinating is that even baby alligators can perform it shortly after hatching. They use it to develop coordination and strength, practicing the same instinctive behavior that adult gators rely on for hunting and survival."