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ANATOMY Alligators are large, semi-aquatic carnivorous reptiles with four legs and a huge tail. The tail is half the animal's length; it helps propel the alligator through the water, is used to make pools of water during the dry seasons (gator holes), is Full Review »
This gallery contains more than 120 photographs of 'Alligators', 'Caimans', 'Crocodiles', and 'Gharials'. Some of the photographs are great, some are not so great, all are Copyright © 1996, 1998 and 2000 Crocodile Specialist Group. They may be used f Full Review »
A member of the crocodile family, alligators are living fossils that can be traced back 230 million years. Status: First listed as an endangered species in 1967, the American alligator was removed from the endangered species list in 1987 after the U.S. Fi Full Review »
This page is dedicated to the American Alligator, an often maligned and generally misunderstood resident of the Southeastern United States. The alligator is an amazing reptile, having survived almost unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Having been Full Review »
When visiting the University of Florida, many if not most people are surprised to hear that alligators live in the lake and ponds on campus. Some non-believers have to be taken to Lake Alice, in the center of campus, and shown good size alligators swimmin Full Review »
Alligator and Crocodile Rhymes: How Doth The Little Crocodile The Lady and the Crocodile The Lady With the Alligator Purse Alligator Craft:: ALLIGATOR CARD This very simple paper alligator is a cute craft that also makes a nice c Full Review »
Among the largest lizards in the world, Malayan Water Monitors can survive in habitats that wouldn't be able to support other large carnivores. They are so successful because they are cold blooded and hence make more efficient use of food. Full Review »
The African Rock Python is a large, constricting snake that lives in sub-Saharan Africa. The adult African Rock Python's main predator is man; it is killed for its beautiful skin, meat, and fat (used in tribal medicines). Other predators include crocodile Full Review »
Alligators and Crocodiles (Order Crocodylia) are the modern representatives of an ancient lineage of reptiles, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. Amazingly, these animals have remained virtually unchanged over millions of years. Crocodilians are fo Full Review »
The estuarine crocodile is one of the largest and most dangerous species and has been known to attack man. It is rapidly being exterminated since its hide is considered the most valuable of all crocodiles' for leather. Full Review »
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