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American alligator (juvenile)

Alligator mississippiensis

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Young alligator with characteristic yellow bands, sunning itself on tree roots.

Habitat:

Subtropical wetlands with mangroves in Everglades National Park.

Notes:

Photos blurred because, unfortunately, they were taken from a moving vehicle.

Reference Links:

American alligator - Wikipedia

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PublishedMarch 24, 2019

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