Alligators and Crocodilians
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Mother alligator coaxing one of her babies to join the others in the pod. I was watching as another alligator approached; the Mum eventually attacked the intruder - so protective. Cullinan conservation area, west of Houston, Texas. 3/9/23. Enlarge so the infant can be better seen in front of the mother's snout.
I've been following these young alligators for the past few weeks in the Cullinal Conservation Area. They are now moving away from the nest, and the mother, although always close by, is allowing them to explore further. I never realized how strong the mothering instinct is in alligators.
The green Amazon Parrot with the striking yellow head is quite intelligent. In captivity, it can be a good mimicker of human speech and household sounds. The Parrot is endangered primarily due to habitat loss and the pet trade. I saw this beauty at the Alligator Farm, he can whistle, say hi and pretty boy.
Baby gator on mom. Mom has a bad left eye. Seems to function just fine.
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Alligator
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This gator and I were stalking the same egret - but for different reasons.
10 Mar 2019, Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Hardeeville, SC, USA.
When you think of Texas you think cowboys and cattle. But, the Lone Star state has some Texas size alligators as well at Brazos Bend State Park🐊🐊🐊
Keep a safe distance and keep the doggies on a leash to have a good time viewing these massive wild reptiles.
When visiting south Texas take care as alligators do thrive in country areas. We have a couple living in the lake by our house. Our neighbors had a massive one in their pond that had to be removed for obvious reasons.
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, High Island, Chambers County, Texas
I thought there were two but there are four little ones, not long from the nest.
Young Alligator, couple of years old, late afternoon. Near Needville, Texas USA, Brazos Bend State Park
Alligator Everglades, USA.
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This is Texas's Alligator Gar. When I was down at the lake a few days ago, tens of them were swimming around and fighting every now and then. It was really surreal how close I would get to them. I used to be terrified of them, but now my fears are calmed that I've walked side by side with one. If you really like any of my photos, you can always purchase them at
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Alligator Everglades, USA.
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A juvenile American alligator from the Zoo America.
The American alligator inhabits freshwater swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes and canals. It can be found throughout the southeastern United States, from the coastal swamps of North and South Carolina, throughout Florida, and west to Texas. (Best in Large)
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Alligator Everglades, USA.
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An alligator with a dragon fly near left eye in the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia.
The Okefenokee Swamp, a shallow, 438,000-acre (177,000 ha), peat-filled wetland straddling the Georgia–Florida line and is the largest "blackwater" swamp in North America.
The Suwannee River and the St. Marys River, both originate in the swamp. The swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.
This is from the Stephen Foster State Park side.
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American alligator
Alligators make nests out of plants and decomposing vegetation in their habitat. The nest protects and camouflages the clutch of eggs from predators, and the temperature inside the nest influences the sex of the alligator's offspring.
It's a good idea to avoid any nests or alligators,