As more people move into traditional alligator habitats, 11 Southeastern states have launched the GatorWise website with pointers about how to minimize problems while living among the dangerous ...

On May 6, an alligator thrashed and tipped over a couple’s canoe in Central Florida where it attacked a woman and killed her. By Johnny Diaz An 11-foot alligator that tipped over a canoe and killed a ...

Florida has an estimated alligator population of 1.3 million, and their mating season is underway. Warmer temperatures raise an alligator's metabolism and drive to find food.. Alligators are ...

American alligators have existed in their current form for as long as 30 million years. During winter, alligators enter a state of inactivity called brumation to survive cold temperatures. North ...

There is a 1 in 3.1 million chance of being seriously injured during an unprovoked alligator incident. People should keep a safe distance if they see an alligator. Never feed an alligator. It’s ...

An estimated 1.3 million alligators live throughout all 67 counties in Florida. Alligators are most commonly found in freshwater lakes and slow-moving rivers. A Southwest Florida river is among the ...