The Mississippi River is home to one of North America’s most formidable reptilian apex predators: the American alligator.

A swimmer was chased and attacked by a huge alligator as he paddled in a lake despite warning signs it was filled with predators. The man was bitten on the arm when the hefty reptile went for him as ...

The American alligator, an apex predator of the Southeastern United States, thrives in diverse wetland ecosystems. Once endangered, conservation efforts have led to a robust population of over 2-3 ...

The open mouth of an alligator contains a tiny but major clue to how these prehistoric predators may adapt to saltwater environments. Tags ...

The American alligator is native to the swamps, streams, rivers, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These ancient animals aren’t usually aggressive, but they’re powerful apex predators, and ...