Alligators are divided into two types: American and Chinese Alligator. The latter, unfortunately, has only one species remaining, with critically low numbers. American alligators, in contrast, thrive ...

American alligators have existed in their current form for as long as 30 million years. During winter, alligators enter a state of inactivity called brumation to survive cold temperatures. North ...

An estimated 1.3 million alligators live throughout all 67 counties in Florida. Alligators are most commonly found in freshwater lakes and slow-moving rivers. A Southwest Florida river is among the ...

As the temperatures start to dip, South Carolina alligators often seem to disappear, but they’re not far. In fact, the alligators don’t actually go anywhere. While many of these modern dinosaurs have ...

Georgia winters may be mild, but for some critters, it can still mean significant changes to their routines. Our state is home to one Crocodilian species, the American alligator, and since they can’t ...

Florida is known for several unique predators. Thanks to its warm climate and diverse habitats, both native and invasive predators call the state home. Each predator differs in temperament and hunting ...

It's generally assumed that any body of water in Flroida has an alligator in it. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, they prefer freshwater lakes and slow-moving rivers and their associated ...