The largest alligator in Gatorland’s history has died. Buddy, who measured about 13 feet, 8 inches long and weighed nearly half a ton, had been in failing health for a while, according to an ...

LAMAR COUNTY, Ga. — A reported alligator sighting in west Georgia is prompting safety reminders from officials as warmer weather brings increased wildlife activity. According to Lamar County Animal ...

In March 2026, a video of that appeared to depict thousands of alligators swimming in flooded neighborhood streets was widely shared over Facebook (archived). According to the text of the post, heavy ...

A bill to create a recreational alligator hunting season in Louisiana has passed the state Senate. The state's alligator population has grown to over 3 million, raising safety concerns. The proposed ...

At a glance, alligators and crocodiles look nearly identical. Both are massive reptiles with armored skin, powerful jaws and a prehistoric lineage that stretches back more than 200 million years.

ABBEVILLE, La. — Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score. That ...

A $50 lottery could soon give anyone a chance to reel in one of Louisiana’s 3 million alligators. Senate Bill 244, sponsored by state Sen. Robert Allain, R-Franklin, would expand alligator hunting by ...

Native to South Carolina, there are plenty of places to see them in Horry and Georgetown counties, especially now that the temperatures are warming. Joe Cannon, Huntington Beach State Park volunteer, ...

South Carolina’s alligators are emerging from the holes where they’ve spent the winter. So if you’re east of Interstate 95, be aware, as there are some 100,000 alligators and South Carolina Department ...

On Saturday, Boots was relocated from Port Aransas to Gator Country in Beaumont, ending his long run as one of the coastal town's most recognizable wild residents. Boots had previously lived at the ...

Your cat’s purr may say more about who they are than their meow ever could. Scientists discovered that purrs are stable and uniquely identifiable, while meows change dramatically depending on context.

In the South Carolina Lowcountry, alligators are a familiar sight. Whether basking by a marsh, prowling golf courses or lurking in local waterways, these reptiles are a constant presence. But as the ...