Mississippi is home to thousands of alligators. Learn where they live. What should you do if you encounter one?

Wildlife officials urge caution near lakes, rivers and coastal areas ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Mississippi River is home to one of North America’s most formidable reptilian apex predators: the American alligator. With its ...

A group of hunters have captured the longest alligator ever to be recorded in Mississippi, according to the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Four state residents — Donald Woods, Will ...

The more than 30,000 alligators in Mississippi seemingly disappear during the colder months — but they don’t go far, according to wildlife experts. Once the weather cools, the cold-blooded reptiles ...

Mississippi wildlife officials are alerting residents and visitors to an increase in alligator sightings as seasonal conditions bring more activity to waterways. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife ...