American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The American Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis) also referred to as a gator, has an armored body that is similar to the body of a lizard. They are native to the Southern United States and live exclusively in freshwater rivers, lakes, swamps, and marshes. It is believed that the American Alligator species is more than 150 million years old. They managed to avoid extinction that killed the dinosaurs. They are an opportunistic hunter and will eat whatever is available in their habitat like fish, turtles, snakes, and small mammals. The lifespan of the American Alligator is between 35 to 50 years.
The American Alligator has an overall length between 9.8’-15’ (3-4.6 m), body width of 17.7”-27.2” (45-69 cm), body height of 16.9”-26” (43-66 cm), and weight between 265-1,235 lb (120-560 kg). The typical lifespan of the American Alligator is between 30-75 years.
The American Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis) also referred to as a gator, has an armored body that is similar to the body of a lizard. They are native to the Southern United States and live exclusively in freshwater rivers, lakes, swamps, and marshes. It is believed that the American Alligator species is more than 150 million years old. They managed to avoid extinction that killed the dinosaurs. They are an opportunistic hunter and will eat whatever is available in their habitat like fish, turtles, snakes, and small mammals. The lifespan of the American Alligator is between 35 to 50 years.
The American Alligator has an overall length between 9.8’-15’ (3-4.6 m), body width of 17.7”-27.2” (45-69 cm), body height of 16.9”-26” (43-66 cm), and weight between 265-1,235 lb (120-560 kg). The typical lifespan of the American Alligator is between 30-75 years.