In an unusual sighting that has left both scientists and the public puzzled, alligators in South Carolina have been spotted with a striking orange hue. Photographed as they emerged from the Little River,

In a bizarre turn of events, alligators in South Carolina are turning orange. It’s a strange but true happening. And, of course, people have so many questions. How and why are these alligators turning orange?

Shutterstock Image A photographer was just out enjoying his morning cup of coffee when he spotted something spectacular. He watched in awe as he saw an orange alligator emerge from the water. I know what you are thinking.

Animals are known to adapt to their environments, but in the case of these alligators, they’ve literally changing their colors depending on what’s around them. Fox Weather reports that photographer Dan Krieger captured photo and video of what he initially thought was a burnt log on the Little River in South Carolina.