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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

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Wild alligators range from long and slender to short and robust, possibly due to variations in factors such as growth rate, diet, and climate. Alligators have broad snouts, especially in captive individuals. When the jaws are closed, the edges of the upper jaws cover the lower teeth which fit into the jaws' depressions. Like the spectacled caiman, this species has a bony nasal ridge, though it is less prominent.[8] The teeth number from 74–80.[8] Dorsally, adult alligators may be olive, brown, gray, or black in color, while their undersides are cream-colored. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_al...

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1 Comment

jessica10
jessica10 9 years ago

Very hungry looking but you know it is very fearless looking

James McNair
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James McNair

Florida, USA

Spotted on Nov 17, 2014
Submitted on Nov 17, 2014

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