The southern United States might not be home to king cobras, polar bears, or koalas, but it is home to the famous American ...

BEAUMONT, Texas -- It was so cold in Texas last week that an alligator at a rescue center was found completely stuck under a frozen pond - but still breathing with a barely beating heart. Local rescue ...

Alligators are divided into two types: American and Chinese Alligator. The latter, unfortunately, has only one species remaining, with critically low numbers. American alligators, in contrast, thrive ...

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- The Suffolk County SPCA received an interesting animal surrender on Wednesday. Zachary, a 9-year-old 5-foot American alligator, was turned over to officials by ...

This file photo shows an American alligator. A man in Florida is facing several felony charges over illegally hunting American alligators, accoridng to wildlife officials. Joshua J. Cotten via ...

Animal Control officers initially believed it was a Caiman, which is the smallest member of the alligator family. But experts at the Wildlife Center that's now caring for the reptile says it's ...

Although an alligator is an apex predator in adulthood, it begins life at the other end of the food chain. Only about 20% of alligators survive their first two years, said Wassmer. As a species, ...

An Oklahoma state senator has filed a bill that would allow people to own certain alligators without a permit.Senate Bill ...

Alligators are the most iconic reptiles in the southern United States, yet they remain widely misunderstood and often feared. Despite their reputation, attacks on humans are extremely rare. Gators, as ...

Biologists are gaining new insight into how environmental factors, nesting behaviors, and maternal care shape the future of this ancient reptile. What's Wild is available to stream on pbs.org and the ...

A dramatic clash between two of Florida’s most iconic predators left visitors stunned on Monday after a crocodile strutted up to an alligator in Everglades National Park and made it clear who intended ...