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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: American Alligator Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: American Alligators

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about American Alligators. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the American alligator and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and more.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and unique characteristics of the American Alligator.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: American Alligator

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about American alligators with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Florida Photographic Collection: Alligators in the Backyard

For Students 9th - 10th
A photographic exhibit about the American alligator, commonly found in Florida, and its place in popular culture, tourism, and the natural environment.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Alligator

For Students 1st - 9th
This site provides information about the American Alligator. It includes characteristics, habitat, reproduction, range, classification and more.
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Other

Florida Museum of Natural History: Crocodilians: The American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Florida offers a wonderful, fact filled webpage on the American Alligator.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the American alligator is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. Included are some excellent photographs of this animal.
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Other

Houston Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 3rd - 8th
Meet the American alligator, discover fun facts, and learn about conservation status.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo Site provides some fascinating facts on the American Alligator. Contains a physical description, information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure and reproduction.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution...
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that there are 21 crocodilian species? This is just one of the interesting facts that describe the alligator's features, habitat, and young. Ten close up photographs provide for an exciting look at this amazing reptile.
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Curated OER

American Alligator in Natural Habitat

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...
Graphic
Curated OER

American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...
Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: American Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the American Crocodile. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon for some rare footage.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Albino Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows a rare albino American alligator in captivity. Learn more about alligators by checking out our wide range of interesting alligator facts for kids.
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PBS

Pbs: Who's Who of Crocodilians?

For Students 9th - 10th
Crocodiles are not the only crocodilians. Get to know the caiman, gavials, and alligator's diet, habitat, size and more.
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Other

Crocodilian Species List

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers in-depth information and photos on all living crocodilian species.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
Website
Other

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Life in a Spring

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the diverse species that live in the Florida Springs. Separate sections for fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds and mammals, insects and invertebrates, and plants.
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Other

Alligator Records: Koko Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Koko Taylor. Links to pages with information about each of her albums.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Fresh Water Wetlands

For Students 3rd - 5th
What are fresh water wetlands? What creatures live in a wetland? Are wetlands in danger? Find out at this informative site. Use the toolbar at the left to navigate through the site.
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Other

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights general information and fun facts about reptiles; this information can be sorted by diet or region where they live. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.