There are only two distinct alligator species in the world: the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. When comparing ...

South Carolina is home to a lot of alligators. Around 100,000 of them, to be exact. Although it is fewer than in some states, ...

The prehistoric crocodile relative may have tolerated both freshwater and saltwater habitats, allowing it to conquer North ...

If you're in North Carolina, be careful where you swim. These are the most gator-infested waters in the entire state.

Santa Fe College is one of the first institutions in the country — and one of two public colleges in Florida — to be ...

An American alligator like this one cruises the ponds and waterways of the South Tibwin Unit of the Francis Marion National ...

The Everglades' eclectic alligators are surprisingly diverse builders, bodyguards, commuters, and health-bringing engineers.

It’s officially alligator mating season. While gators are always present in Florida, it’s during this time of year when they ...

It’s no mean feat turning a meat-hungry predator into a plant eater. The American alligator is an apex predator of southern waterways from Texas to the Carolinas. In the wild, adult alligators eat ...

In fact, the American alligator population in the southeastern U.S. is staggering, with an estimated 5 million thriving in swamps, lakes, and more. The majority of these alligators reside in the ...

An American alligator like this one cruises the ponds and waterways of the South Tibwin Unit of the Francis Marion National Forest near McClellanville. The conservation area is home to the he ...