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American alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Photo by JeKScience
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25.2866, -80.8987

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Description:

I honestly can't tell if it's an alligator or a crocodile, and both are in the area. We came for alligators, we'll call it an alligator.

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It's definitely an American Alligator. Learn the differences here: http://www.livescience.com/15529-alligators-crocodiles-images.html

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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012

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