Florida has an estimated alligator population of 1.3 million, spread across all 67 counties. The St. Johns River has the highest estimated alligator population of all rivers in the state, exceeding ...
As more people move into traditional alligator habitats, 11 Southeastern states have launched the GatorWise website with pointers about how to minimize problems while living among the dangerous ...
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 ...
An estimated 1.3 million alligators live throughout all 67 counties in Florida. Alligators are most commonly found in freshwater lakes and slow-moving rivers. A Southwest Florida river is among the ...
Florida alligator mating season lasts from April through June, increasing their visibility and aggression. Homeowners encountering alligators should contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...