Louisiana’s alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, ...

Louisiana’s controversial alligator farms breed reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

These wetlands, these alligators ... it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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I brought my pet alligator to a reptile convention

I brought my pet alligator to a busy reptile convention People quickly noticed the unusual animal moving through the event Many visitors stopped to watch and take a closer look The alligator became on ...
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The 7 Best Everglades Hikes for Guaranteed Alligator Sightings (Ranked by Safety and Density)

Despite a healthy alligator population thriving in the Everglades, a guaranteed sighting doesn’t actually exist. However, ...
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The only national park where alligators and crocodiles coexist in the wild

Explore one of the United States' most important national parks and admire both alligators and crocodiles thrive in nature ...
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There is only one place on Earth where crocodiles and alligators live together in the wild – and it's here

Can crocodiles and alligators co-exist in the wild? The answer is yes – but there is only one place on the planet where this happens.
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Pasco County woman fights off gator to save puppy

LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — A Pasco County woman and her dog are both OK after an alligator attacked them while on a walk. According to Wright, she was able to grab Dex by the collar and get him on land ...