An alligator, or colloquially gator, is a large reptile in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae in the order Crocodilia. The two extant species are the American alligator (A. mississippiensis) and the …

Mar 28, 2026 · Alligator, either of two crocodilians classified in the genus Alligator and related to the tropical American caimans. Alligators can be differentiated from true crocodiles by the form of their …

May 30, 2024 · Did you know the sex of an alligator is determined by the temperature? Discover more fascinating facts about these unique reptiles.

Alligator Facts Alligator management programs implemented by FWC emphasize the conservation of alligator populations for their ecological, aesthetic, and economic values while providing for public …

6 days ago · An Alligator is a crocodilian in the genus ‘Alligator’ of the family ‘Alligatoridae’. Alligators are large, semi-aquatic carnivorous reptiles with four small legs and a very large, long tail. The tail is half …

American alligators once faced extinction. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service placed them on the endangered species list in 1967. Fortunately, the legal protection worked. Just 20 years later, …

Sep 9, 2025 · A study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

Mar 11, 2026 · Alligators in Florida live in marshes, swamps, and freshwater. Discover the best places to spot alligators!

Alligator diets in captivity typically consist of fish, poultry, and mammals, supplemented with vitamins and minerals. Enrichment activities, such as providing logs, rocks, and other objects to explore, are …

Sep 30, 2021 · So you think you know all about American alligators? Here are 10 amazing things we bet you didn’t know about these Everglades inhabitants that are virtually unchanged from prehistoric days.