There’s a high chance that you’ve paddled alongside alligators if you’ve been in the waters of the southeastern part of the U.S.—it doesn’t matter whether you saw them or didn’t. These reptiles have ...

American alligators are the largest species of reptile in North America, and Louisiana has one of the largest alligator populations in the U.S. Alligators are equipped with short, thick appendages ...

The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a fascinating apex predator of North America, often misunderstood due to its fearsome reputation. Ranking as the second-largest reptile on the ...

The general fear of reptiles is called herpetophobia, and alligators are at the top of most people’s lists. They’re the apex predators of lakes and ponds, with both stealth and power on their side.

Gator Beach known as "The World's Greatest Alligator Park" in Destin, Florida offers the chance to learn more about gato ...

When contemplating the largest, native reptile found in Texas and Oklahoma, we might think of large turtles, such as the alligator and common snapping turtle. However, another reptile is larger than ...

Every visitor deserves to experience Louisiana’s swamps with confidence and respect for the environment. ” — Milton Walker Jr. MARRERO, LA, UNITED STATES ...

Florida’s state animal has experienced increasing deaths from vehicle strikes in the last two decades, officials said. Eight out of nine deaths documented this year have come from vehicles. Rodney ...