Alligator

wildlife

The largest American alligator ever legally harvested in Florida was a 17-foot, 7-inch, 1,043-pound male taken on the Orange River in north-central Florida. This verified state...

evergreen

The image of a man with an alligator, often called the man with the alligator, captures a striking confrontation between human and reptile that has fascinated viewers for decade...

wildlife

Alligators in Pennsylvania are rare and not established; wild sightings usually involve released pets or temporary wanderers from warmer climates rather than native populations....

forensic-anthropology

An alligator may consume a body whole or in part, depending on size and opportunity. When a body is found in or recovered from an alligator, investigators use a combination of s...

Entertainment Animals

The real alligator behind Happy Gilmore’s memorable golf-course scene died in 2023, prompting questions about how the animal was sourced, cared for, and handled on set. This e...

Animals & Wildlife

Claude the albino alligator is a widely recognized ambassador for his species, notable for his leucism and history in captivity. His age is an frequently asked attribute that he...

Status Updates

Yes, Myrtle the alligator is real as an individual American alligator living at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. In online discussions, the name Myrtle is al...

wildlife-biology

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in late August 2017, bringing unprecedented rainfall and storm surge to the Texas Gulf Coast. In habitats where alligators are present, Harvey res...