Fossil finds are exciting moments that sometimes introduce the world to an ancient mammal or dinosaur that existed millions ...

Wondering where alligators are most common in Alabama? A new list highlights six waterways known for frequent sightings.

The water erupts when several alligators notice food moving above their enclosure. A handler keeps the meal extended on a ...

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

"If you can support that apex predator, you have a healthy wetland system." ...

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 ...

New research from the University of Georgia's Odum School of Ecology and Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant suggests there may be elevated levels of mercury in Georgia and South Carolina waters.

Summer is an active season for alligators. Adults spend this time feeding and basking in the sun. Juveniles are often seen ...

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

Every alligator nest in Oklahoma found by researchers failed to produce hatchlings in 2024 due to predators and weather.

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.

Louisiana is home to the most alligators in the world, with Florida coming in second. Here are the four most ...