Here are 50 facts that set the record straight. Crocodiles and alligators belong to the same ... they carve out a "gator hole" in the mud. It fills with water, providing insulation during times ...

The Service did not propose critical habitat protections for the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle, finding that doing so was “not prudent” because of the threat of illegal collection. One of the ...

Sarasota County officials are wrapping up designs for a major habitat restoration project on Alligator Creek in the Venice area. The endeavor, its designers hope, will reduce erosion along the ...

The river's slow currents and abundant fish supply make it a prime alligator habitat. Separating Georgia and South Carolina, the Savannah River’s swamps and marshlands create excellent ...

“Alligator snappers are some of the fiercest, wildest creatures in the Southeast, but overexploitation and habitat destruction have put their lives on the line,” said Elise Bennett, a Center attorney.