The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a fascinating apex predator of North America, often misunderstood due to its fearsome reputation. Ranking as the second-largest reptile on the ...

The general fear of reptiles is called herpetophobia, and alligators are at the top of most people’s lists. They’re the apex predators of lakes and ponds, with both stealth and power on their side.

From the extreme heat to the blistering cold (yes, even in the Sunshine State), alligators, like humans, have to adapt. Alligators are present in all 67 Florida counties. Underwater alligators deal ...

Alligators are the most iconic reptiles in the southern United States, yet they remain widely misunderstood and often feared. Despite their reputation, attacks on humans are extremely rare. Gators, as ...

Alligators and crocodiles are two of the most famous reptile species on the planet. At first glance, most people think they look the same: long bodies, powerful tails, sharp teeth, and that cold, ...

The Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Big Cypress National Preserve poses a threat to numerous endangered and threatened species. Species at risk include the Florida panther, ...