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Topic: American Alligators

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Scientific classification

	ADW: Alligator mississippiensis: Information
		American alligators are found from the southern Virginia-North Carolina border, along the Atlantic coast to Florida and along the Gulf of Mexico as far west as the Rio Grande in Texas.
		American alligators are the most vocal of all crocodilians, and communication begins early in life, while alligators are still in eggs.
		American alligators have proven to be an important part of the environment, and therefor, are considered by many to be a "keystone" species.
	animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu /site/accounts/information/Alligator_mississippiensis.html (2123 words)

	BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Critter Catalog, Alligator mississippiensis, American alligator
		American alligators are found from the southern Virginia-North Carolina border, along the Atlantic coast to Florida and along the Gulf of Mexico as far west as the Rio Grande in Texas.
		American alligators are the most vocal of all crocodilians, and communication begins early in life, while alligators are still in eggs.
		American alligators have proven to be an important part of the environment, and therefor, are considered by many to be a "keystone" species.
	www.biokids.umich.edu /critters/Alligator_mississippiensis (1937 words)

	Crocodilian Species - American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Alligators have been known in rare instances to attack children and even occasionally adults, usually because they mistake the human for much smaller prey, or they are provoked.
		American alligators are probably the best studied species of crocodilian, and there is a large amount of literature available on most aspects of its biology, behaviour and ecology.
		Alligators have been shown to be an important part of their ecosystem, and are thus regarded by many as a 'keystone' species.
	www.flmnh.ufl.edu /natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/csp_amis.htm (2675 words)

	Wildlife on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia
		Early accounts suggest that there were large populations of alligators throughout its range, which gave rise to a lucrative market for the hide and meat that almost resulted in the extirpation of alligators in most areas by the middle of this century.
		Alligators require water to regulate their body temperature and are seldom found far from aquatic habitat, usually fresh or brackish systems.
		Alligators are a critical component of many ecosystems that they inhabit, particularly the seasonal freshwater wetlands found on barrier islands.
	www.littlestsimonsisland.com /pages/alligator.html (523 words)

	Wildlife Viewing - Species Spotlight - American Alligator
		Alligators are found throughout the southeast, as far west as Texas and as far north as the Carolinas.
		Once alligators are about four feet long, their greatest enemies are larger gators and people, though the effect of the latter has been reduced through strict laws and limited, controlled hunts.
		Alligators were placed on the endangered species list in 1973, and then delisted in 1987 when their population rebounded.
	myfwc.com /viewing/species/alligator.htm (279 words)

	American Alligator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Alligators are opportunistic feeders; adults eat fish, turtles, wading birds, snakes, frogs and small mammals they find near the shoreline of their habitat.
		Mother alligators that are killed or removed from the area cannot defend their nests or young, and the hatchlings often are doomed.
		Alligators and their relatives are the last of the living reptiles that were closely related to dinosaurs.
	www.uga.edu /srelherp/alligators/allmis.htm (870 words)

	Alligator control and Alligator animal facts
		American alligators and crocodiles are similar in physical size, whereas caimans are 40% smaller.
		The American alligator is found in wetlands throughout the coastal plain of the southeastern United States.
		Alligators of both sexes become sexually mature when they attain a length of 6 to 7 feet (1.8 to 2.1 m), but their full reproductive capacity is not realized until females and males are at least 7 feet (2.1 m) and 8 feet (2.4 m) long, respectively.
	www.crittercontrol.com /?doc=resources_af_alligators (1700 words)

	Oakland Zoo: American Alligator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Young alligators are preyed upon by others of their kind and by large fish, turtles, snakes, herons, raccoons, and fl bears.
		Alligators are grown on ranches in the U.S. as a commercial venture.
		The American Alligator was once considered endangered, but after protection populations have recovered and hunting is now permitted in some states.
	www.oaklandzoo.org /atoz/azaligtr.html (629 words)

	Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: American Alligator
		Alligators are often seen dragging themselves forward on their bellies as they slide off a bank into the water.
		On both alligators and crocodiles, the lower tooth fourth from the front is enlarged, but unlike the crocodile’s, which fits into a notch in the upper jaw and is visible, the alligator's is not noticed as it fits into a socket when the mouth is shut.
		Rubbing oil from an alligator on a person’s skin was thought to ease the pain of rheumatism, and ashes from a burned alligator skin were thought to produce a narcotic effect.
	www.jaxzoo.org /animals/biofacts/AmericanAlligator.asp (3188 words)

	American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
		American Alligator- Conservation History (928 words) Learn about the many efforts to conserve these reptiles from the 1950's through the 1970's.
		American Alligator- Natural History (1069 words) Trace the family history of this ancient reptile.
		The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America, reaching over 16 feet from head to tail.
	www.thebigzoo.com /Animals/American_Alligator.asp (347 words)

	SOFIA - ATLSS - Alligators - Proposal 2001
		This study was designed to provide information on the natural history and population functioning of the American alligator in the Everglades for construction of an ATLSS American alligator population model and to investigate restoration needs and status of the alligator in the Everglades ecosystem.
		Determine the proportion of female alligators in the population that might be expected to nest in a given year and examine reproductive parameters associated with nesting.
		Alligators are a key indicator component and are used as ecological attributes and measures in the Everglades Ridge and Slough and Marl Prairie/Rocky Glades Conceptual Ecosystem Models.
	sofia.usgs.gov /proposals/2001/gatorhydrop01.html (4024 words)

	American Alligator - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alligators are capable of killing humans, but generally fear humans enough to avoid them as prey, and are far less dangerous than the infamous Nile crocodile and saltwater crocodile.
		Alligators are protective parents, and a very young alligator may have a mother nearby who protects her young by attacking anyone or anything that poses a threat.
		In 1967, the alligator was listed as an endangered species (under a law that preceded the Endangered Species Act of 1973), meaning it was considered in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Alligator (1850 words)

	American Alligator
		The American alligator is found in the warm wetlands and swamps of the Southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama).
		The alligator does this because it is a reptile, and it has to control its body temperature using its external environment.
		American alligators dramatically affect the appearance of the landscape.
	www.thewildones.org /Animals/gator.html (449 words)

	American Alligator Fact Sheet - National Zoo\| FONZ
		The average size for an adult female American alligator is 8.2 feet (2.6 m), and the average size for a male is 11.2 feet (3.4 m).
		Alligators have a long snout with upward facing nostrils at the end; this lets them breathe while the rest of the body is underwater.
		However, the American alligator is listed as threatened on the U.S. Endangered Species List because it is very similar in appearance to the American crocodile, which is endangered, and hunters are likely to confuse the two species.
	nationalzoo.si.edu /Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Americanalligator.cfm (1127 words)

	the Town of Kiawah, South Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Alligators can be seen in almost all of the 183 brackish and freshwater ponds which are interspersed throughout the island.
		Alligators are cold-blooded which means that they cannot self-regulate their body temperature as humans do.
		These alligators are monitored and if they are deemed to be a significant public safety threat then appropriate steps are taken to obtain a nuisance alligator removal permit from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
	www.kiawahisland.org /residents/wild1.php?ID=45 (475 words)

	NatureWorks - American Alligator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America.
		The American alligator can be found in the southeastern United States from the southern Virginia border south to Florida and west along the Gulf Coast to the Rio Grande in Texas.
		The American alligator can be found in a variety of freshwater habitats including rivers, marshes, swamps and lakes.
	www.nhptv.org /natureworks/americanalligator.htm (668 words)

	FAQ Alligators and Their Kin
		The American Alligator is the only member to have recently undergone a dramatic population resurgence because of human protection, but restrictions on its capture still remain in effect.
		Alligators and caimans appear rather similar to each other, but they can be told apart easily if you know what characteristics to look for.
		All alligators, caimans, gavials, and crocodiles are carnivorous.
	www.anapsid.org /aligato.html (2409 words)

	NATURE. Critter Guide. Alligators and Crocodiles. \| PBS
		American alligators live only in fresh water in rivers, marshes, and lakes in the southeastern part of the U.S. American crocodiles like brackish or salt water and are found only in the southern tip of Florida.
		Around 10 million alligators and roughly 5 million crocodiles were killed between 1870-1970 for their skins, which were then made into shoes, belts, and handbags.
		Once in danger of becoming extinct, alligators are now considered a nuisance animal when people find them in their backyards, golf courses, and swimming pools.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/nature/critters/alligator.html (411 words)

	Case Study
		However, alligators lack the salt-extracting glands of crocodiles and are unable to survive in salt water for extended periods of time.
		Poaching of the alligator was widespread, and because of a loophole in state laws, authorities were unable to shut down an interstate network of illegal hide dealers.
		Historically, alligators were depleted from many parts of their range as a result of market hunting and loss of habitat, and 30 years ago many people believed that this unique reptile would never recover.
	www.american.edu /TED/gator.htm (2431 words)

	American Alligator and our National Parks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) has a wide range of habitat in the Southeastern United States.
		One of the main ways you can tell the difference between an American Alligator and an American Crocodile is to look at their teeth.
		Alligators were removed from the list of endangered species in 1987 but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service still regulates the legal trade in Alligator hides to protect them from over hunting.
	www.eparks.org /marine_and_coastal/marine_wildlife/alligator.asp (162 words)

	American Alligators
		American Alligators inhabit Southern USA and Central America, and it can be found in rivers, lakes and swamps.
		Alligators are large predators, reaching 8-15 feet in length and weighing up to 400 lbs.
		Alligators have a very strong protective horny coverage, and their jaws count 80 teeth, which become promptly replaced, should the animal lose some.
	www.gotreptilesonline.com /pictures/gallery/american-alligators (105 words)

	Alligators as West Nile Virus Amplifiers \| CDC EID
		These alligators were housed in crowded tanks at a constant temperature of 32°C. The mode of transmission, the risk posed to handlers, and role of alligators in secondary WNV transmission cycles are unknown.
		Alligators were divided between two rooms; one room was maintained at 32°C and the other at 27°C. Room temperature and humidity were monitored by HOBO data recorders (Onset, Bourne, MA).
		Six alligators in the 32°C room and six alligators in the 27°C room were subcutaneously injected behind the left front leg with ≈7,500 PFU of WNV with a volume of 0.15 mL.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol10no12/04-0264.htm (3670 words)

	Critters \| Threatened & Endangered Species
		Alligators were quickly eradicated at the fringes of their range, but in their Deep South heartland, they hung on by the millions until after World War I. Alligators weren't threatened until the fashion industry decided their skins were chic.
		Alligators remain on the threatened list because they are similar in appearance to the listed American crocodile and other crocodilians subject to import.
		Alligators are also one of the best examples of man's ability to revive threatened wildlife populations.
	www.agfc.com /critters/endangered_species.html (1352 words)

	NPCA \| American Alligator
		Status: First listed as an endangered species in 1967, the American alligator was removed from the endangered species list in 1987 after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pronounced a complete recovery of the species.
		The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America.
		Alligators can be found in rivers, swamps, bogs, lakes, ponds, creeks, canals, and bayous.
	www.npca.org /marine_and_coastal/marine_wildlife/alligator.asp (374 words)

	Wild Texas: American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
		Attaining a length of six to eight feet at adulthood, the American alligator is North America's largest flesh-eating reptile.
		Similar in appearance to the endangered American crocodile, the American alligator has a stockier build and broader head and snout; unlike crocodiles, alligators' teeth are not visible when their jaws are closed.
		Alligators enjoy an extremely varied diet, feeding on delicacies such as insects, frogs, fish, turtles, birds, and land mammals.
	wildtexas.com /wildguides/alligator.php (275 words)

	Export of Live American Alligators
		Applications for export of live American alligators for scientific research, for zoological display, or as personal pets appear to continue to be generally eligible for permits and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
		Applications for export of American alligators, including those for scientific research, for zoological display, or as personal pets, will be evaluated on a case- by-case basis.
		After a review of the potential impacts of live American alligator export on the status of wild American alligator populations in the United States, as well as a review of whether or not the export may be detrimental to any wildlife or plant population into which the American alligators may be introduced.
	aquanic.org /newsltrs/federal/gator.htm (1323 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Export of American Alligators Taken in 1995 Through 1997
		In the case of the American alligator, as with most other wild animals, the resource is monitored by a variety of techniques that yield information used in evaluating the condition of a population.
		The export of American alligators taken in the 1992 through 1994 harvest seasons in certain States was previously approved by the Service (57 FR 21896).
		The Service's previous assessment of the status of the American alligator under the Endangered Species Act was sufficient to support reclassification of the species throughout its range from threatened to threatened for similarity of appearance.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-SPECIES/1995/August/Day-21/pr-364.html (2483 words)

	UF/IFAS AgriGator * The American Alligator
		Alligator harvest areas will be randomly assigned to each participant based on their ranking of up to five areas on the harvest application.
		To eliminate the risk of alligator attacks on humans, it is also advisable to avoid swimming in areas inhabited by large alligators, especially at dusk or at night when the reptiles often feed.
		American alligators are listed by the state as a species of concern and by the federal government as threatened due to the similarity in appearance to the endangered American Crocodile
	agrigator.ifas.ufl.edu /gators (3584 words)

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