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Alligators are everywhere in Florida, which may be why people end up taking chances that could get them hurt or even killed.

Multiple people have been attacked by alligators across central Florida in the last week, with the most recent attack killing a 31-year-old woman. Serious encounters with alligators remain relatively ...

It sounds like a tabloid headline, until you realize wildlife agencies are actually dealing with it. In more parts of the U.S., alligator sightings are no longer just a Florida punchline. The map is ...

As alligator attacks grab headlines, researchers caution they are minimal compared to the number of people in Florida waterways.

Navigating southern waters requires accounting for a staggering 70,000 resident predators. The 56 specimens relocated to the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge face a fatal reproductive barrier.

Alligators are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. When temperatures drop below 70 degrees, alligators stop feeding and become dormant in a ...

As temperatures rise across Georgia, residents spending more time outdoors might keep an eye out for the gators. “Typically this time of year, just because the temperatures are warming up, alligators ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Summer is here and we aren’t the only ones getting out and about. Alligators are on the prowl this time of year. Neighbors react after Pensacola sisters found dead in swimming ...