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Alligator mississippiensis
Large crocodilian reptile found in the Southeastern United States. Prefers freshwater wetlands. These apex predators eat reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish and mammals. Very common in the area.
Man-made, freshwater lagoon. Not far from houses.
This was a pretty large Alligator for the area. It probably was between 5-7 feet long. When the Alligators in the housing plantation get to a certain size, they are relocated away from people. There were houses along this lagoon on the opposite bank also lots of fish, birds and turtles. This was right next to a walking/bike path. It was spooked into the water by a friend of mine who got just a bit too close.
Spotted on Nov 23, 2012
Submitted on Dec 6, 2012
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Hi, your spotting is great. Perhaps you could help me find the answer to my spotting PN http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/164... :)