#American Alligator

[snototter]

A young American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) rides on the back of its mother in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, USA

by Rick Dunlap

#american alligator #alligators #crocodilians #reptiles #alligator mississippiensis #alligator #alligatoridae #crocodilia #reptilia #chordata #wildlife: texas #wildlife: usa #wildlife: north america

[vintagewildlife]

Alligator at night By: Peter B. Kaplan From: Natural History Magazine 1977

#american alligator #crocodilian #reptile #1977 #1970s #Peter B. Kaplan #Natural History Magazine

[chickenoptyrx]

More gators :D

Also. In case you were unaware:

•Baby gators make laser noises

•Mom gators carry their babies in their mouth sometimes.

See:

#dragon ball #goku #american alligator

[fyanimaldiversity]

Piebald American alligators(Alligator mississippiensis) [x]

#piebald #american alligator #alligator #Alligator mississippiensis #reptile #color mutation #unsure if these were intentionally bred #if so it is unethical to breed pet alligators #especially morphs

[reasonsforhope]

“The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been successful in preventing the extinction of hundreds of wildlife species and in promoting the recovery of thousands more since its inception in 1973. Some of the species that have been successfully recovered and removed from the list of threatened and endangered species include American alligators, bald eagles, peregrine falcons and humpback whales.

According to the Center of Biological Diversity, a leading U.S.-based non-profit with the simple mission of “saving life on Earth,” the ESA has protected more than 1,600 species in the U.S., preventing the extinction of 99 percent of the species listed under it.

Without the ESA, at least 227 species would likely have gone extinct by now since the law’s passage in 1973. In addition, 110 species have seen tremendous recovery since being protected by the act.

The ESA also supports conservation outside the U.S., as the federal government uses the law to enforce the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), a global agreement between nations to regulate trade on species under threat. Examples of the ESA’s reach beyond U.S. borders is in helping save giant pandas as well as several species of tiger...

Overall, the ESA has played a crucial role in the conservation of threatened and endangered species in the U.S., and it continues to be a key tool for protecting and recovering these species. This groundbreaking piece of legislation, now in its 50th year, has done incredible things for American wildlife. It has protected species of plants and animals and brought them back to sustainable population numbers. However, [those] success stories don’t make the act perfect. There is still work to be done to improve the ESA’s effectiveness and ensure that it can preserve the species that we all love and know today.” -via The Environmental Magazine, headline via a reprint from Good News Network. 1/12/23

#endangered species #endangered species act #conservation #united states #american alligator #bald eagle #peregrine falcon #humpback whale #biodiversity #wildlife #good news #hope

[antiqueanimals]

American alligator. These are Endangered; written by Charles Cadieux and illustrated by Bob Hines. 1981.

Internet Archive

#reptiles #crocodilians #alligators #american alligator #Bob Hines

[chaobunnyarts]

March Tiny Reptile and Mini Amphibian pin previews: American Alligator and Frosted Flatwoods Salamander! 🐊

They're available as pins and stickers until the end of February through my Patreon and will be sent out in March!

#alligator #salamander #herpetology #american alligator #frosted flatwoods salamander #pin club #patreon pin club #enamel pins

[hickorybird]

Just a bump on a log.. 🐊

#art #sketch #drawing #alligator #american alligator

[ode-on-a-grecian-butt]

A group of Mississippi hunters reeled in an 800-pound alligator early Saturday. Tanner White, far left, Don Woods, Will Thomas and Joey Clark caught an alligator that was 14 feet 3 inches long, which is a new state record. (link)

#jesus....thats a dinosaur #american alligator #gator #Mississippi

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

(Photo from the Nature Conservancy)

Conservation Status- Least Concern

Habitat- Southern United States

Size (Weight/Length)- 450 kg; 3 m

Diet- Large mammals; Fish; Birds; Reptiles

Cool Facts- Of the two alligator species alive today, the American alligator is by far the largest. American alligators like to be solitary but the remaining pockets of swamp and marshland have forced them into tighter areas, often resulting in large groups. Like almost all crocodilians, these massive reptiles are ambush predators. They hunt almost anything that moves and are capable of biting through a turtle shell. However, their teeth are not made for chewing. Instead, the American alligator often swallows their prey in large chunks and relies on their gizzard to break down food into smaller bits. Female alligators are extremely protective of their young, building a nest for them and watching over them for up to two years. In the early 1900s, American alligators were almost hunted to extinction for their skin being used in fashion. Through national parks and protections, these alligators have successfully been removed from the Endangered Species List and now live in the millions.

Rating- 13/10 (Hecking chonker.)

#animal of the day #animals #reptiles #alligator #wednesday #july 12 #american alligator #biology #science #conservation #the more you know

[snototter]

An American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) in Birmingham Zoo, Alabama, USA

by Dystopos

#american alligator #crocodilians #reptiles #alligator mississippiensis #alligator #alligatoridae #crocodilia #reptilia #chordata #captive animal #birmingham zoo

[vintagewildlife]

Alligator hatchlings By: R. E. Pelham From: Natural History Magazine 1977

#american alligator #crocodilian #reptile #1977 #1970s #R. E. Pelham #Natural History Magazine

[sitting-on-me-bum]

“An Amazing World Right Under Your Nose”: Photographer Captures Beautiful Nature Pictures With A Macro Lens

American Alligator

By Mark Andrew Thomas

#mark andrew thomas #photographer #american alligator #macro photography #alligator #reptile #nature

[rafefar]

Eastern amberwing dragonfly catching a ride on an American alligator

#original photography #photographers on tumblr #nature photopragpy #photography #american alligator #crocodilian reptile #insect #Eastern amberwing dragonfly #wakodahatchee wetlands #florida #rafefar

[wherethewolfsbaneblooms]

Okay so I caved into @zeroinvador and made another siren OC. So here she is, big ol’ gator mommy Dominga. She was inspired by my recent trip to Florida. My apologies, Tumblr ruins the quality. Tap for a better image. Some info —

Freshwater siren. Amphibious reptilian clade.

American Alligator

About 15 ft long and THICK. A big gorl.

Lives in a dense Louisiana bayou the locals call the “Gator’s Smile”. It is named for the main river’s jagged shape. Her territory is expansive, but she resides mainly in an abandoned fishing hut directly in the epicenter that is only accessible by boat or bravery.

She is extremely charming but lazy and self indulgent. Eloquent and enticing words tend to manipulate her victims into doing her bidding, whatever that may be, on the promise of something special in return.

Practices ancient voodoo magic. Her dark, mysterious services are sought out by wayward fishermen and river-folk alike.

Rarely encounters other sirens. Has only met a handful in her life and usually only when she travels through brackish rivers closer to the sea.

Not inherently kind or generous but has a “help me and I help you” attitude.

Loves to lounge in the sun on the river bank.

Cannot breath under water but can hold her breath for up to two hours depending on her activity level and the temperature of the water. Has the ability to slow her heart rate down in colder waters to conserve energy and oxygen.

Does not do well in cold climates. Becomes slow, sluggish, and, in severe cases, almost catatonic.

Very old but it is unknown exactly how old she is. Appears to be in her late 30s-40s.

Has a deep, raspy voice. Slight Cajun accent. Can growl and bellow like normal gators.

Obsessed with piercings and has many. Even some explicit ones. Much of her jewelry was given to her as compensation for her witchcraft — for which her clients either pay in gold, their lives, or both.

She has a single reoccurring client that keeps her legend alive on the mainland and brings in more visitors to her. Her engraved gold “D” necklace was a gift from this client.

Sometimes is referred to as “Dom” for short, though she rarely allows it.

Has a natural flair for dramatics.

Egotistical but personable. She is a very good conversationalist and could talk you out of your last dime while making you feel like the most special person in the world.

Has a silver tongue 👀

Very inviting. She makes you want to get to know her better despite the fact she’s most likely playing you like a fiddle.

Most who seek her out are men and they make up the majority of her diet. However, on rare occasion she is visited by a woman and these are the visits she enjoys the most. Dominga jumps on the chance to have her other appetites satisfied — she very rarely consumes the women who visit her. Instead, she spends a few days enjoying them while they become hopelessly attached to her before she sends them on their way.

BIG Mommy vibes

Protective in nature for what she cares about (usually material things — hardly ever living individuals). But if someone were to win this gator’s love truly, she’d go to extraordinarily great lengths to keep them safe.

Likes to flip unsuspecting fishermen who’ve travelled too deep inside her territory out of their boats. She finds their fear amusing. And delicious.

Loves to eat and is a fantastic cook. Eats in BULK. If you please her well enough, she will likely cook for you.

HUGE BOOBIES

If you think you’ve found all her piercings, no you haven’t.

#siren #siren oc #siren au #mermaid oc #mermaid #gator mermaid #alligator #american alligator #lousiana #voodoo #witchcraft #witch doctor #magic #bayou #Dom’s Bayou #merfolk #the siren squad

[geckoodles]

Palmdale, FL.

#;alezart #photography #nature photography #photographers of tumblr #alligator #american alligator #Alligator mississippiensis