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These American Lakes Are Teeming With Alligators

By Abby Parks

Published October 10, 2025 Runtime 9:50

America’s countless lakes hold plenty of surprises, but spotting an alligator while swimming or kayaking is one most people would rather avoid — especially when there’s more than one! In this video, you’ll discover 10 U.S. lakes known for having the highest numbers of alligators. You’ll also pick up important safety tips to help you steer clear of danger and learn more about these fascinating reptiles.

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).

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