Alligators are often described as “living dinosaurs,” and there’s truth to that cliché. And the Savannah River is natural ...

It sounds like a tabloid headline, until you realize wildlife agencies are actually dealing with it. In more parts of the U.S., alligator sightings are no longer just a Florida punchline. The map is ...

When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they've got the reputation to prove it. Tough as they are, though, the cold-blooded reptiles are not immune to ...

Alligators are vital to Florida's Everglades ecosystem. They create habitats and maintain water quality. These apex predators control prey populations, indicating a healthy environment. The Miccosukee ...

From the extreme heat to the blistering cold (yes, even in the Sunshine State), alligators, like humans, have to adapt. Alligators are present in all 67 Florida counties. Underwater alligators deal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they've got the reputation to prove it.

Alligators are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. When temperatures drop below 70 degrees, alligators stop feeding and become dormant in a ...

The American alligator, an apex predator of the Southeastern United States, thrives in diverse wetland ecosystems. Once endangered, conservation efforts have led to a robust population of over 2-3 ...

Orange Lake in North Central Florida has a large alligator population, estimated at 2,732, making it second in the state. Locals and visitors to Orange Lake frequently encounter alligators, but ...

New research from the University of Georgia's Odum School of Ecology and Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant suggests there may be elevated levels of mercury in Georgia and South Carolina waters.

Unexpected encounters with alligators in Arkansas can cause panic, but learning to respect and coexist with the wetland ecosystem engineers is the purpose of a website that has been developed by ...

Native to South Carolina, there are plenty of places to see them in Horry and Georgetown counties, especially now that the temperatures are warming. Joe Cannon, Huntington Beach State Park volunteer, ...