Georgia Wildlife

Wildlife & Outdoors

American alligators are native to Lake Oconee, a large reservoir in central Georgia, where they have established a stable population. This guide explains what that means for res...

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environment

Invasive fish in Georgia refer to nonnative aquatic species that establish, spread, and cause harm to local ecosystems, economies, or human uses. These fish often arrive through...

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wildlife-biology

The term Georgia Monster commonly refers to a large alligator snapping turtle reportedly found in Georgia waters. As an apex freshwater scavenger, this species is notable for si...

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