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American Alligator

Alligator Mississippiensis

Photo by Christopher3
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Field Notes

Description:

Cold blooded, carnivore, predator, Average length female 8 feet, male 11 feet.

Habitat:

Cypress, Swamp, Lakes, Marshes

Notes:

Largest in record was 19 feet 2 inches Gainesville FL.

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2011

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