Alligator Behavior

wildlife-safety

An alligator attack usually begins with the animal approaching a person or pet near water and ending with a brief, powerful strike followed by a hold or drag. Most incidents occ...

wildlife-behavior

Alligator eating alligator is a form of cannibalism that occurs in wild populations and captivity. Large adult alligators may consume smaller juveniles, subadults, or injured co...

wildlife-behavior

Alligators in hurricane conditions are influenced by powerful environmental cues rather than deliberate storm targeting. These ectothermic reptiles respond primarily to changes...

wildlife-ecology

Alligators at the beach are rare because they are freshwater predators adapted to rivers, swamps, and wetlands, not salty coastal waters. However, young and adult alligators can...

wildlife-behavior

An alligator with its mouth open is usually engaging in a behavior known as gaping, which primarily helps with temperature regulation. Because alligators lack sweat glands, they...

Evergreen Information

Alligators are native to Florida and are present in and around Disney World. They are generally shy, mostly active at night, and pose risk when they lose their natural fear of p...