Alligators: Fun Facts
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Alligators Are Fascinating
These toothy reptiles rule the swamplands in Florida and along the Gulf Coast of the United States. I knew little about alligators before I moved to Florida. Now I have quite a bit of respect for the creatures. Actually alligators are pretty fascinating. Here's what I've learned from seven years of observing alligators in my backyard.
I've collected some fun facts about alligators for you to enjoy. Some information I've observed myself and other alligator facts are from nature sites. I've added lots of cute alligator graphics. If you see one you like, just click on it and it takes you to Zazzle where you can buy the alligator design on a t-shirt, poster, magnet or other product.
I have another page about baby alligators and one about killer alligators. If you're a big fan of alligators, check them out.
(photo by Virginia Allain)
I've collected some fun facts about alligators for you to enjoy. Some information I've observed myself and other alligator facts are from nature sites. I've added lots of cute alligator graphics. If you see one you like, just click on it and it takes you to Zazzle where you can buy the alligator design on a t-shirt, poster, magnet or other product.
I have another page about baby alligators and one about killer alligators. If you're a big fan of alligators, check them out.
(photo by Virginia Allain)
Contents at a Glance
Where to See Alligators
Alligator Farms and Alligator Tourist Sites
- Welcome to Gatorland, the Alligator Capital of the World and Orlando's Best Half Day Attraction!
- Founded by the late Owen Godwin in 1949, Gatorland is a 110-acre alligator theme park and wildlife preserve, combining Old Florida charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment.
- Welcome To Alligator Adventure
- At Alligator Adventure you'll find yourself face to face with nature's fiercest and most beautiful animals. Located adjacent to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, one of South Carolina's most outstanding tourist attractions, Alligator Adventure is one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world!
- Eveglades Alligator Farm
- Everglades Alligator Farm, one of Homestead's busiest attractions draws tourist and camera crews from all over the world. This privately owned attraction is a real working alligator farm.
Baby Crocodile by animalworld
Browse more Crocodile Stickers - Boggy Creek Airboat Rides- Florida's Official Airboat Tours. Closest to Orlando Attractions 407-344-9550
- Search the thrilling swamp for wildlife including the intimidating Florida alligator through the Central Florida Everglades on Coast Guard approved airboat.
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park: Rare and Exotic Reptiles Birds and Mammals
- Founded in 1893, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm is one of Florida's oldest zoological attractions. For over a century, it has entertained millions of visitors, lured by the awesome presence of captive reptiles, long regarded in the popular imagination as at once mysterious, dangerous and frightening.
Gator Community Funny Tees Gifts & Collectibles by beardiethor123
Browse more Gator Mugs - Gator Rescue - Home of Gary Saurage
- Welcome to Gator Rescue, home of alligator rescuer and conservationist, Gary Saurage; Star of CMT's Gator 911 television show.
Click on the highlighted dates on the calendar to see what's happening next for Gator Country. If you are interested in booking an event or appearance, click here.
True Books about Alligators (for Children)
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Where does the name "alligator" come from?
Explorers called it "el lagarto" which is Spanish for the lizard.
Fun Stories about Alligators for Preschoolers and Early Readers
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Alligators in the News
- Gator trapper removes aggressive 5-foot reptile
- On the rare occasions when a rogue reptile defies the norm by coming toward us when we're in the water, we report the animal to the Fish and Wildlife nuisance alligator hotline. After taking information by phone, the agency sends a trapper to capture ...
- Researchers successfully spawn captive alligator gar
- The alligator gar the researchers used for spawning came from two places in Louisiana, Green said. One population was captured near the Rockefeller National Refuge in Cameron Parish, and the others were caught in Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish.
- Small gator, balls found in belly of 13-foot-gator caught in SC
- The gator was captured Monday evening after dragging wranglers in a boat for more than an hour. The alligator had slipped away earlier in the afternoon in Jarvis Creek Park, but members of Critter Management, on orders from the SC Department of Natural ...
- 13-foot gator captured in Hilton Head
- A 13-foot gator was captured from a lake in a Hilton Head Island park Monday evening after dragging wranglers in a boat for more than an hour. The alligator had slipped away earlier in the afternoon in Jarvis Creek Park, but members of Critter ...
My Photo of an Alligator (taken with a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS)
Alligators Don't Make Good Pets
- How to Buy Alligators | eHow.com
- An alligator may seem like an exciting exotic pet to own, but a full grown alligator is very difficult to care for because of the large size and unpredictable temperament. Alligators are wild...
- How to Legally Own an Pet Alligator | eHow.com
- While the prospect of keeping an alligator as a pet may be exciting to some, in the real world, it's a very risky proposition, with many areas not only prohibiting legal ownership but also making...
- How to Care for Alligators | eHow.com
- Alligators are becoming a popular choice pet choice for owners that want something more than a dog or cat. However, alligators take a great deal of work and money to care for and there are many...
Strange Things Found in Alligators' Stomachs
* plastic toy soldier
* plastic turtle toy
* golf balls
* a sandal
How Alligators Eat
Small prey is swallowed whole (fish, birds, frogs). Larger things they shake into pieces or tear off bits to eat.
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Photographing Alligators
I've taken quite a few alligator pictures in the five years that I've lived in Florida. Here are my tips for getting a good photo.
Be very careful. You don't want to get so involved in getting a photo that you risk getting attacked by an alligator. It's best to have someone keeping an eye on the alligator to warn you if it starts towards you.
Be very careful. You don't want to get so involved in getting a photo that you risk getting attacked by an alligator. It's best to have someone keeping an eye on the alligator to warn you if it starts towards you.
- Photographing Alligators
- Tips for taking photos of alligators.
- Nature Photography - The Alligators of South Texas
- One of the best spots in Texas to photograph the alligators is probably the 2000 hectares Brazos Bend State Park, managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Flickr Photos of Alligators
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momsfunny May 18, 2012 @ 10:05 pm | delete
- Interesting facts about alligators.
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RuralFloridaLiving
May 4, 2012 @ 2:32 pm | delete
- Love 'em - as long as you keep your distance, they're great.
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miaponzo
Apr 26, 2012 @ 1:46 am | delete
- Baack for a blessing :) My fave fun fact about alligators is that they sleep when they are turned upside down :)
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BiminiBahamas
Apr 22, 2012 @ 8:36 am | delete
- Alligators are special indeed and they really deserve respect when you come upon one. They can sprint pretty darn fast!
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Decanus
Apr 17, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
- love gators! still a novelty to me (living in the UK) but when I visit Florida, love to see 'em. Nice lens!
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LaraineRose
Apr 15, 2012 @ 1:24 am | delete
- I have a respectful fear of these mighty beasts. I don't think I'd like to live where they might be a problem. Liked reading about them though! Angel blessed.
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awesomedealz4u
Apr 13, 2012 @ 11:02 pm | delete
- I'm terrified of alligators, but I loved reading your lens anyway :)
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bloomingrose
Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:34 am | delete
- I am not an alligator fan. They scare me! But you certainly have presented a lot of information, stories and humor about them. Maybe I just respect them. Angel Blessed for the amount of content shown here, the personal content and humor.
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skiesgreen
Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:08 am | delete
- Great lens on this amazing creature. We have their cousins the salt and fresh water crocodiles. Only the salties are dangerous apparently but I stay well away. Blessed and featured on Blessed by Skiesgreen 2012. Hugs
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JaguarJulie Mar 5, 2012 @ 4:23 pm | delete
- Since moving to Florida, I have a greater appreciation for the alligator.
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elizabethknows
Mar 5, 2012 @ 9:33 am | delete
- not one of my fav animals but hey nice pictures for sure!
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praise
Mar 4, 2012 @ 3:10 pm | delete
- yes, I'am a fan, but from afar off! nice lens.
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MiddleSister
Feb 26, 2012 @ 11:14 am | delete
- I think that watermelon Youtube says it all. I'm staying away!
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bakerwoman Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:49 pm | delete
- We went to Gatorland in Florida many years ago because I was a fan of alligators and wanted to see them up close. It was quite an experience.
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