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 …

Nov 21, 2025 · 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 …

The American alligator is a large crocodilian with an armored body, short legs, a muscular tail and a long, rounded snout. This reptile nearly went extinct but is now considered a conservation success …

Jul 13, 2025 · Discover the Alligator, a powerful aquatic reptile. Learn about its unique attributes like its strength, habitat, and conservation efforts. Comprehensive guide with fascinating facts.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 7, 2025 · NPS photo The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) ranges throughout the southeastern United States, and alligators within Everglades National Park exist at the southern …

Alligators: Large, apex freshwater reptiles known for their armored bodies, strong jaws, and presence found primarily in the U.S. and China.

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, …