Alligators swim, eat and bask in a natural environment.
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alligator launches out of the |
Brazilian
jacaranda trees, coconut palms, and a host of other tropical
plants surround the sun
sparkled
waters
of Alligator Bay. Look more closely and you'll see giant reptiles gliding
through the waters or sunning
on the banks and islands.
You'll learn the truths behind the myths about the nearly two million
alligators that make their homes in Florida. This natural lake environment is also home to numerous native species.
Throughout the week, you'll appreciate the hidden strength of the alligator when the normally
placid reptiles power through the water to satisfy their appetite.
With
a top speed around 11 m.p.h., alligators will NEVER outrun a horse. But
they can move in surprising ways and are stealth hunters. Alligators can jump out of the water
to grab animals out of low branches overhanging waterways.
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Jumping
out of the water for a chunk of beef.
Roll your mouse over the image
to see him jump!
Herons stop by Alligator
Bay throughout the year.
More about alligators
Photo of Alligator Basking on Island
View of Alligator Bay looking West
Other Sites
Florida
Fish and Wildlife Alligator Info
includes contact numbers for nuisance alligators
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Burmese pythons don't make good pets. So many former pets have been released they are believed to be reproducing in the Everglades. This unlucky python finds itself in the jaws of an alligator where it was photographed by Mike Mercier. |
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