American Alligator Animal Pictures

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A young alligator sunning itself in the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, USA
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A young alligator sunning itself in the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, USA

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Español: Ejemplar adulto de aligátor chino Alligator sinensis, Public domain picture from U.S. Geological Survey
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Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis)

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Alligator with mouth open
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American Alligator (Alligator mississipiensis)

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An American alliator (Alligator mississippiensis) found in Everglades National Park, Florida
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An American alliator (Alligator mississippiensis) found in Everglades National Park, Florida

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American Alligator, (Alligator mississippiensis)
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American Alligator, (Alligator mississippiensis)

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Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis)
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Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis)

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Gator
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Head shot of alligator as it crosses a levy, giving us a clear view of its mouthful of pointy teeth. Photo taken at Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Gainesville, Florida. Nikon D7200 with Nikon 200mm macro lens

Alligator Lifespan - Alligator front view
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Alligator Lifespan - Alligator vs. Python
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Alligator Lifespan - American Alligator
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Urbanization and climate change contributes to the growing number of alligators in Florida cities.

What Do Alligators Eat
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Crocodile vs. Alligator
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Alligators are smaller, darker-colored, and less aggressive than alligators.

Alligator Teeth - Close Up
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Alligator vs elephant
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Albino alligator resting on a rock.

White Animals - Albino Alligator
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An albino alligator resting on a rock. These white animals are vulnerable to predators as their white skin makes it difficult to camouflage themselves in their habitat.

Alligator with jaws open wide at Everglades National Park

Deadliest Animals in America
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Alligator with jaws open wide at Everglades National Park. Alligators kill about one person a year in America.

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What Do Snapping Turtles Eat
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An Alligator snapping turtle on the road. Alligator snapping turtles sometimes prey on smaller snapping turtles.

American Alligator

Strongest animal bite – American alligator
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As they develop and mature, an American alligator's teeth and jaws change significantly.

Differences Between Caimans and Alligators
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Differences Between Caimans and Alligators
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Largest Alligators

Largest Alligators
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The American alligator, which keeps on growing throughout its life, can grow up to 11.2 feet long and weigh nearly half a ton.

Largest Alligators

Largest Alligators
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Native to the southeastern United States, the alligator is one of the world's largest reptiles.

An Alligator gar, Atractosteus spatula, while swimming in a huge aquarium
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