Alligators are among the most fascinating and mysterious reptiles on Earth, a perfect combination of ancient lineage and surprisingly complex behaviors. These predators often seem prehistoric, thanks ...

Big and brooding, the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) rules over the swamps and marshlands of the Southeastern United States as the largest native reptile in North America. So ...

American alligators have existed in their current form for as long as 30 million years. During winter, alligators enter a state of inactivity called brumation to survive cold temperatures. North ...