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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

The body is covered in bony scales that are mostly gray. I see this guy often when I visit this pond, my guess is he is between 10-12 feet.

Habitat:

Basking on the edge of a swampy pond.

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American alligator

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