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Orange alligators have been spotted in South Carolina. Here’s what’s causing the color change
Animals are known to adapt to their environments, but in the case of these alligators, they’ve literally changing their colors depending on what’s around them. Fox Weather reports that photographer Dan Krieger captured photo and video of what he initially thought was a burnt log on the Little River in South Carolina.
Orange alligators in South Carolina? The surprising reason behind it
South Carolina alligators are turning orange due to clay-rich soil and rusty pipes. Photographer Dan Krieger captured the viral phenomenon, which experts link to brumation, a reptilian winter dormancy similar to hibernation.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Extremely Rare 'Orange' Alligators Spotted in SC Have Everyone Puzzled
In a bizarre turn of events, alligators in South Carolina are turning orange. It’s a strange but true happening. And, of course, people have so many questions. How and why are these alligators turning orange?
There Are Orange Alligators? Find Out What Gives These Reptiles Their New Look
Shutterstock Image A photographer was just out enjoying his morning cup of coffee when he spotted something spectacular. He watched in awe as he saw an orange alligator emerge from the water. I know what you are thinking.
Orange alligator photographed in the wild in SC. The reason for the weird color is fascinating
A photographer recently snapped this pic of an orange alligator in South Carolina. An expert explains why the gator is such ...
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They aren’t butterflies’ ugly stepsister: here’s why moths are just as beautiful
Or the chocolate moth, which is dark brown with light ... The spiny oakworm moth is orange and pink. Some moths share a similar feature with certain grasshoppers and beetles – hindwings ...