From Tennessee lake surprises to steady populations at the edge of their northern range, alligators are turning up in places ...

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 ...

Central and South Florida tend to have the highest concentrations, but even well-known recreational lakes and waterways can ...

The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a fascinating apex predator of North America, often misunderstood due to its fearsome reputation. Ranking as the second-largest reptile on the ...

The students were excited as we transcended the trail from the parking lot to the wetlands below. Waldron students had read all the introductory information for Bona Dea Trail, including the short ...

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

A family in East Texas breathed a sigh of relief after first responders safely captured an American alligator that had taken up residence in their backyard pool. The alligator had originally been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American alligators are the largest species of reptile in North America, and Louisiana has one of the largest alligator ...