Species Profile: American Alligator
Aligator missisipiensis Size: 11.2-15.1 ft , 8.5-9.8 m Lifespan: 30-60 years Habitat: Swamps and wetlands from North Carolina-Florida-Texas 3rd strongest bite force of any animal living. (1sr Saltwater Crocodile, 2nd Nile Crocodile) Mothers protect offspring for first year of life Takes 20 years to become full grown Ostioderms are hardened scales on back, bulletproof against […]
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