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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Photo by jasmurdo
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25.8533, -81.0196

Field Notes

Description:

Believe it or not, the American Alligator's hide is actually black, not green...I don't care what the University of Florida says.

Habitat:

The Everglades.

Reference Links:

American Alligator

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PublishedJune 12, 2011

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