Latest about Alligators & Crocodiles
Alligator Hunters Nab Mississippi's Heaviest Gator
Twice over Labor Day weekend, hunters in Mississippi broke the state record for the heaviest alligator ever caught, wildlife officials said. The most massive of two weighed weighed 727 lbs. (329 kg).
Crikey! Crocodiles and Alligators Snack on Fruit
Long thought of as meat-eaters, alligators and crocodiles sometimes eat fruit, a new study finds. The animals may play a key role in dispersing seeds in ecosystems, the researchers said.
Rambling American Crocodile Caught 350 Miles from Home
An 11-foot-long American crocodile made an epic journey around the tip of Florida. Born just south of Miami in 1999, it traveled at least 350 miles before it was captured recently outside of Tampa.
Massive Extinction Fueled Rise of Crocodiles
A massive die-off during the Triassic/Jurassic extinction paved the way for the rise of crocodile ancestors.
Animal Sex: How Crocodiles Do It
The sensual mating dance involves rubdowns and bubble-blowing.
Alligator Nabs New Prosthetic Tail
Now the other gators won't make fun of him.
Ancient Seaways Carried Alligators to South America
Alligator relatives may have crossed between North and South America much earlier than thought.
Rare Baby Crocs Released into Wild
Nineteen baby Siamese crocodiles are being let loose in the wetlands of Laos, in a boost to the population of the critically endangered species.
