AMERICAN ALLIGATORS...The American alligator, Alligator - TopicsExpress



          

AMERICAN ALLIGATORS...The American alligator, Alligator mississippiensi, is the largest reptile in North America. It has a large, dark (usually black), slightly rounded body and thick limbs.Unlike the crocodile, the alligator has a broad head. The alligator uses its powerful tail to propel itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligators length. While alligators move very quickly in water, they are generally slow-moving on land. They can, however, move quickly for short distances. Diet American alligators mainly eat fish, turtles, various mammals, birds and other reptiles. FAST FACTS Length Up to 18 feet; females are smaller. Weight 450-600 lbs; females are smaller. Lifespan 35-50 years in the wild; 60-80 years in captivity.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:03:29 +0000

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