Alligators and their close cousins, the crocodiles, are ferocious-looking creatures. Their large size and dozens of razor-sharp teeth contribute to this image. The stories of alligator attacks are enough to scare anyone. To be fair, these attacks are few and far between. What most people don’t know is that the American alligator is a great parent. Research has shown that…

There are a lot of urban legends about alligators. An alligator living in the sewers of New York is a popular story. People believe these reptiles were once pets that were then flushed down the toilet. Now they’re thriving in their own little world under the Big Apple. A colony of gators living in the sewers hasn’t been actually proven…

When people are then asked what color an alligator is, many would say it’s green. It’s not surprising that this is the color often associated with this fearsome reptile. After all, most representations of alligators are green. The emblem of the popular Lacoste shirt is green. The dancing gator in Disney’s Fantasia and Peter Pan’s Tick Tock has a greenish…

Most states in the US have a legislated animal or two to represent them. For example, California has the popular bear and gray whale as their state mammals. Kansas and Michigan have turtles as their state reptile. Meanwhile, Florida chose the American alligator as their state reptile. The choice is a sensible and magnificent one. The American gator was on…

Migration is when animals move from one place to another and is driven by several factors. Animals temporarily move out from their natural habitat during winter or cold season to a site that is more suitable to live in for the moment. Other animals migrate in search of food, or during mating season. These animals eventually go back to their…

Which came first, the alligator or the egg? This question can be startling for some people. Despite its popularity, many people are uncertain if alligators lay eggs. Do they give birth to live young? Alligators are reptiles. According to the rules of science, all reptiles lay eggs and they will lay them on land. Most reptiles even go as far…

They say it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. That actually holds true in the natural world. Only a few animals have the size, power, or cunning not to worry about getting eaten. These animals are also known as apex predators. “Apex” is Latin for top or peak. Meanwhile, “praedator” means plunderer. When combined, an apex predator is a creature that’s…

Life is a journey that every living thing goes on. It doesn’t matter if you’re a human or an alligator. Every creature goes through various stages of life. Each one impacts the other. It’s how they grow and learn. Each living thing starts from infancy. They then progress through different phases to reach adulthood. Some seem to grow in a…

The world is full of predators. One of the most dangerous ones is the American alligator. It keeps company with its close cousin, the saltwater crocodile. Both are apex predators due to their sheer size. The alligator isn’t the only one on top of the food chain though. There are other reptiles that are as dangerous and as massive. Let’s…

Have trouble starting a conversation? You’re not alone. It’s a rare individual who has the gumption to strike up a conversation with virtual strangers. Experts say there are two ways to start a conversation. One is to ask an open-ended question. The other is to share an interesting fact. For instance, you can mention some weird alligator facts that will…