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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Description:

They can grow up to 13 feet long and can weigh up to half a ton, they are semi aquatic, and also they are carnivores

Habitat:

They live in slow-moving rivers, ponds, lakes, bayous and sometimes even in brackish waters.

Notes:

Their brains are about the size of a quarter, and they can run up to 11 mph on land

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Sydney3
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Sydney3

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Jun 16, 2017
Submitted on Nov 16, 2017

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