Harassment of wildlife

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Why do people think it's okay to harass wild animals?

I used to enjoy this show called "Gator Boys". This crew of experienced alligator wranglers would go and remove alligators from peoples' backyards.

I thought that was a great thing, because otherwise the alligator could end up hurting someone. I'd imagine it might have to be shot to prevent that, but instead they catch and relocate them. What a great idea, I thought.

But then they had an episode where they have a crippled veteran wrestle an alligator.

I just have to ask--why? What is the point of fighting an alligator? I don't think he'd enjoy it.

I felt bad for the veteran (his injuries were severe), but I don't understand why he felt the urge to take any aggression out on a wild animal. He didn't kill it or maim it, but still, the principle of the thing seems kind of fucked up to me.