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American alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Description:

A large crocodian reptile endemic to the Southeastern United States. Adult males measure 3.4 m (11 feet) to 4.6 m (15 feet) and can weigh up to 453 kg(999 lbs).

Habitat:

These pictures were taken at the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge in St Marks, Florida (near Tallahassee). It was established in 1931 for migratory birds and other species and encompasses 68,000 acres. An amazing must see place for wildlife and beautiful marshes..

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2 Comments

mary.gallo.m
mary.gallo.m 10 years ago

Thanks Scott for the suggestion and I have included the habitat where this picture was taken.

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 10 years ago

Very nice! Could you please describe the particular habitat of your spotting in the habitat space? Thanks

mary.gallo.m
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mary.gallo.m

Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 18, 2013
Submitted on Oct 24, 2013

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