Jan 2, 2026 · Alligators are carnivorous and live along the edges of permanent bodies of water, such as lakes, swamps, and rivers. They commonly dig burrows in which they rest and avoid weather …

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 …

The American alligator is an important keystone species of the Southeast. Alligators use their tails to dig burrows in mud for nesting and to keep warm. When an alligator abandons a burrow, the hole left …

Adult alligators are apex predators critical to the biodiversity of their habitat. They feed mainly on fish, turtles, snakes, and small mammals. However, they are opportunists, and a hungry gator...

A member of the crocodile family, the American alligator is a living fossil from the Age of Reptiles, having survived on earth for 200 million years. American alligator populations reached all-time lows in the …

18 hours ago · Power and beauty of alligators revealed in 15 epic photos Incredible images of American alligators – from the rivers of Florida to the swamps of Louisiana.

Oct 2, 2025 · The alligator seen on Belle Isle on Sept. 26 has been caught and is now in a serpentarium in Westland.

May 27, 2024 · Alligators are found in 10 states with the highest populations found in Florida and Louisiana. Their scales darken with age and may turn almost black. Although they prefer to attack …

Everything you should know about the Alligator. The Alligator is a large reptile that looks similar to a crocodile. The two species live in America, China.

Oct 2, 2025 · Fáfnir, the infamous Belle Isle alligator, has found a new home at Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland. The approximately 1.5-foot-long American alligator first seen on Belle Isle …