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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Photo by BrennanMcGee
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Short nose length and less aggressive than it's crocodile counterpart.

Habitat:

Swampy humid regions. This specimen was found in a bayou in LA.

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PublishedMay 28, 2014

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