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An alligator, or colloquially gator, is a large reptile in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae of the order Crocodilia. The two extant species are the American alligator ( A. mississippiensis ) and the Chinese alligator ( A. sinensis ).
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United States and a small section of northeastern Mexico.
Apr 30, 2024 · alligator, (genus Alligator), either of two crocodilians related to the tropical American caimans (family Alligatoridae). Alligators, like other crocodilians, are large animals with powerful tails that are used both in defense and in swimming (see also crocodile).
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Apr 17, 2024 · John P. Rafferty. The American alligator is a species of alligator inhabiting freshwater rivers, lakes, and swamps and brackish waters in the Southern United States and northeastern Mexico. It is one of the best-known living crocodilians.
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The American alligator is a large crocodilian with an armored body, short legs, a muscular tail and a long, rounded snout. This reptile nearly went extinct but is now considered a conservation success story.
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American Alligator. The American alligator is a rare success story of an endangered animal not only saved from extinction but now thriving. State and federal protections, habitat preservation...
Jul 8, 2022 · Animals Wildlife. 15 Amazing Facts About Alligators. By. Lisa Jo Rudy. Updated July 8, 2022. Robert Loe / Getty Images. Alligators members of the crocodilian family, which includes crocodiles,...
