81. Rolling Hills Refuge - Wildlife Conservation Center Status alligators are classified threatened by the US Fish and WildlifeService. Habitat Wetland areas. Range Southeastern United States. http://www.rhrwildlife.com/theanimals/a/alligatoramerican/

The Animals at Rolling Hills Zoo! American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis Classification: Phylum Chordata, Class Reptilia, Order Crocodylia, Family Alligatoridae, Genus Alligator, Species mississippiensis Status: Alligators are classified threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Habitat: Wetland areas Range: Southeastern United States Diet: All Alligators are carnivores, meaning they eat only meat. Young alligators tend to eat only small prey such as snails, insects and frogs. As they grow, their appetite grows with them, and when they mature in size they will eat larger animals such as snakes, turtles and small mammals. Size: Adult American alligators may range in size from 6.5 to more than 19 feet in length. Weight: 270-500 pounds, with some adult males reaching close to 1,000 pounds Lifespan: While little is known about the longevity of alligators in the wild, they are said to live for "decades." A few captive alligators have been reported to live for more than 70 years. Fact File: The largest alligator on record was 19.2 feet long.

82. National Wildlife : GATORS LOCATORS.(alligators: Skin Nodules)(Brief Article) @ National wildlife GATORS LOCATORS.(alligators skin nodules)(BriefArticle) @ HighBeam Research. Read National wildlife GATORS http://static.highbeam.com/n/nationalwildlife/october012002/gatorslocatorsalliga

eLibrary Web Tour Become a Member ... Customer Support Question / Keyword(s): Advanced Search Current Article: GATORS LOCATORS.(alligators: skin nodules)(Brief Article) Start N National Wildlife October 01, 2002 ... GATORS LOCATORS.(alligators: skin nodules)(Brief Article) GATORS LOCATORS.(alligators: skin nodules)(Brief Article) National Wildlife; October 01, 2002; National Wildlife October 01, 2002 alligators, responsive pressure, highly responsive, beardsare highly, stubbly beardsare, creatures faces, floating partly, sensitive side, alligators hunt, unsuspecting prey, seizing unsuspecting, partly submerged, pressure detectors, pentip-sized nodules, nodules played They may look as tough as rawhide, but alligators have a sensitive faces like stubbly beardsare highly responsive pressure detectors, according to a recent study. Alligators hunt mostly at night, floating partly submerged and seizing unsuspecting prey. To see if the pentip-sized nodules played a role in hunting, neuroscientist Daphne Soares put young alligators in

83. Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center | Research | Wildlife Research | Wild alligators in the ecology of seasonal ponds. Research in progress, publications forthcoming.Funded by The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center. wildlife http://www.jonesctr.org/research/wildlife_research/alligator_metapopulation_stud

Home Research Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Aquatics ... Search Latest Update: 08/26/03, 11:28 AM Home Research Wildlife Research Wildlife/Habitat Relationships The Role of Alligators in Seasonal Wetlands Research Team: Dr. Lora L. Smith (Assistant Scientist), Christopher Borg (Research Technician III), Anna Liner (Research Technician), and Amanda Subalusky (Research Technician) American alligators ( Alligator mississippiensis particular interest. Furthermore, the American alligator potentially plays an important role in shaping the ecology of seasonally inundated ponds at Ichauway. Alligators excavate subterranean burrows within the pond basins, thus affecting hydroperiod, and possibly providing refugia for other aquatic vertebrates in times of drought. In addition, alligators may be important predators on small vertebrates that inhabit the ponds including salamanders, larval and adult anurans, and turtles. However, the level of predation and extent to which it affects populations of these species is not known. In addition to conducting systematic surveys of the inland alligator population at Ichauway we ultimately intend to address questions related to the role of alligators in the ecology of seasonal ponds. Research in progress, publications forthcoming.

84. The Gator Hole This provides sustenance not only to the wildlife of the area, but to the alligatoras well. alligators also feed upon the trash fish such as gars, which are http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/

This page is dedicated to the American Alligator, an often maligned and generally misunderstood resident of the Southeastern United States. Contents This document consists of separate sections. You may jump directly to any of the following sections by clicking on them, or you may browse through the entire document. Introduction Alligators and their kin Habitat Feeding habits ... Alligator Farming Introduction The alligator is an amazing reptile, having survived almost unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Having been hunted almost to the brink of extinction, this reptile has made an amazing comeback in recent years, inhabiting almost every body of water in Florida. The alligator is a very important part of our wildlife heritage, and plays an extremely important part in Florida's ecosystem. During the dry season, alligators create "gator holes" which may be the only source of water around. This provides sustenance not only to the wildlife of the area, but to the alligator as well. Alligators also feed upon the "trash fish" such as gars, which are natural predators of young game fish like bass. The alligator is now considered to be a renewable resource, and is an important part in Florida's growing aquaculture industry. The relationship between alligators and man dates back thousands of years. The first human residents of Florida hunted the alligator for its hide and meat. The teeth of an alligator were believed to be a magical ward against snakebite, as alligators were thought to be immune to the bite of poisonous snakes. The leather was used by the natives to make all types of leather items, even musical instruments such as drums.

85. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Ringed by tidal marches and broken by long narrow ponds, hundreds of birds, alligators,deer, raccoons and many other species of wildlife call it home year http://www.aransaspass.org/aransas_national_wildlife_refuge.htm

THIS IS THE OFFICIAL ARANSAS PASS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEB SITE Home Calendar Shrimporee Attractions ... Contact Us ARANSAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ...Winter Home to the Endangered Whooping Crane Great Egret Whooping Crane Observation Tower Little Blue Heron About the Refuge The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) was established in 1937 to protect the vanishing wildlife and habitat of this awesome area of the Texas Coastal Bend. It is an ever-changing land and is still being shaped by the waters and storms of the Gulf of Mexico. This 54,829 acre Refuge occupies the Blackjack Peninsula, named for its scattered blackjack oaks. Grasslands, live oaks and red bay thickets cover deep, sandy soils. Ringed by tidal marches and broken by long narrow ponds, hundreds of birds, alligators, deer, raccoons and many other species of wildlife call it home year-round... but the pride of the neighborhood (so to speak) are the rare Whooping Cranes - the Refuge's most prestigious winter guest.

86. HerpSearch.com - USA's Biggest Reptile Search Engine .. Below are some photographs of the Homosassa Springs wildlife State Park alligators . Southwest Florida wildlife alligators and Crocodiles Lizards. http://www.herpsearch.com/?q=Alligators&s=270

87. Albert Visage Photography - Landscape, Nature And Wildlife Stock Images - Animal albert visage photography. Animals Reptiles and Amphibians - alligators.American Alligator Head and Flower. American Alligator Head and Flower, http://www.albertvisage.com/?l=en&m=group&mp=REP-ALI

88. The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge wading water birds and migrating waterfowl, as well as alligators, otters, raccoonsand many visitors and act as rover interpreters along the wildlife Drive to http://www.dingdarlingsociety.org/The_J_N___Ding__Darling_Nation/the_j_n___ding_

Select a link The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Homepage Education Center Wildlife Links The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge News and Event Information Sanibel Links Photography contest Who is Ding Darling J.N. "Ding" Darling FAQ The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Online Store The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Interior, is charged with the operation and management of over 500 wildlife refuges in the United States. While far from being the largest of the many refuges, it surely is one of the busiest. The refuge consists of over 7,000 acres of mangrove estuary, populated with large resident flocks of neo-tropical wading water birds and migrating waterfowl, as well as alligators, otters, raccoons and even an American crocodile! Volunteers of the Refuge are at the desk at the present visitor center in the refuge to assist the many visitors and act as rover interpreters along the Wildlife Drive to help visitors identify the many forms of wildlife and flora, explain the mangrove ecology, and describe the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. What Can be Seen in the Wildlife Refuge?

89. Predator Attacks Escalate As Americans Encroach On Wildlife Habitat on wildlife Habitat Joan Lowy Scripps Howard News Service August 27, 2001. It hasbeen a year of jaws and claws Sharks biting surfers, alligators dragging away http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/08/0827_wirepredators.html

Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter Also see: Today's Top Stories This Story E-mail this story Sponsored in part by Predator Attacks Escalate as Americans Encroach on Wildlife Habitat Joan Lowy Scripps Howard News Service August 27, 2001 It has been a year of jaws and claws: Sharks biting surfers, alligators dragging away toddlers, bears mauling campers, and cougars attacking skiers and bicyclists. Actually, 2001 is not much different from last year despite several high-profile incidents, but the trend over the past decade is strikingly clear: Close encounters of the predator kind are on a definite upswing and so are injuries and deaths. Grizzly Bear Grizzly bears, like this one in Yellowstone National Park, have been responsible for 18 deaths in the last decade. Photograph by Michael T. Sedam/CORBIS More News Kids News The Environment Travel National Geographic Channel Special Series Emerging Explorers TravelWatch National Geographic Out There Oceans ... Pulse of the Planet The 1990s was the worst decade ever for shark, bear, alligator, and cougar attacks in North America. Deaths and injuries to people from all four of these large predators are still extremely rare but not as rare as they once were. While there are several factors behind the phenomenon, wildlife experts say the overriding reason for the increase is that there are simply a lot more people than there used to be and they are encroaching on wildlife habitat everywhere.

90. Compare Prices And Read Reviews On Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge At Epinio been to the Okenfenokee wildlife park many times.The Okefenokee National wildlifeis in believe we were riding in the same water that these huge alligators were http://www.epinions.com/trvl-review-571B-27706DA-39ABFFC9-prod1

Join Epinions Help Sign In Parks All Categories Advanced Search Home Parks Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overall rating: Reviewed by 3 Epinions users - Write a review Scenery: Crowds: Time needed for visit: Compare Prices View Details Read Reviews Subscribe to reviews on this product Read Review of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Review Summary About the Author Aug 29 '00 (Updated Aug 29 '00) Author's Product Rating Pros see the wild animals, see first hand how they live. Cons not enought daylight hours to see everything in one day. Full Review My husband is from Valdosta Georgia Has been to the Okenfenokee wildlife park many times.The Okefenokee National wildlife is in a place called FOLKSTON Georgia. I have never seen a place so at peace in my life. As we drove into the park the first things we seen were three deer, standing in the grass only a few feet away. I could not believe how Beautiful this place was, so peaceful. So full of Natural Life. There is a little store you can go into to rent a boat, a jon boat at that. Off we go riding through the swamp, at first I thought oh this is nothing. Then I saw my first alligator, Ok a little to close for me. I could not believe we were riding in the same water that these huge alligators were. We continued our trip deep into the swamp, as we went out round a bend we saw this large bird with its wings spread out to full length. I have never seen a bird as big as that one. Every few minutes you would see a alligators slide off into the water or a turtle laying in the sun on a log. The tress so large like a canopy ,letting the sun shine in. Wow what a life it must be to live close to a place so pure and natural!

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92. CROCODILES AND ALLIGATORS - WildNet Africa Wildlife Book File WildNet Africa wildlife Book. CROCODILES AND alligators Consulting EditorCharles A Ross Publishers Merhurst Press, 1990 REFB051 PRICE R120,00. http://wildnetafrica.co.za/goodies/b051.html

SHOPPING SAFARI BOOKS WildNet Africa Wildlife Book CROCODILES AND ALLIGATORS Consulting Editor: Charles A Ross Publishers: Merhurst Press, 1990 REF:B051 PRICE: R120,00. Pages: 240 Size: 250 x 315mm Crocodiles and Alligators, with an evolutionary history spanning 200 million years, are the last remnants of the great age of reptiles. Contemporaries of the dinosaurs, crocodiles and alligators are mentioned in the writings of Pliny and Aristotle, and figure prominently in tribal legends and in early accounts of exploration. Yet even today new information is coming to light on the evolution, biology, and natural history of these mighty creatures. Living crocodilians range from the infamous "man-eating" giant crocodiles of the Pacific and Africa to the innocuous forest-dwelling dwarf caimans of South America and the Dwarf crocodile of Africa. Myths, misconceptions, and marketability have distorted their relationship with humans, millions of whom share their habitat in the world's tropical and subtropical regions. In trying to answer the many questions about how these reptiles live, breed, socialise, and interact with other species this book draws on the expertise and recent research of scientists from ten countries. Their informative and up-to-date text is illustrated by some of the world's best wildlife photographers, magnificent original illustrations of each species, maps, and diagrams.

93. ARFF: Campaigns: Alligators The greatest threat to alligators today comes from human encroachmentinto their habitat. wildlife know no boundaries. When people http://animalrightsflorida.org/campaigns_alligators.htm

Florida's Alligators Alligators are part of what makes Florida unique. Learning to respect and protect these animals is nothing less than essential. Not long ago hunting devastated Florida's alligator population until they were given federal protection in the 1970s. Today, alligators remain vulnerable to human exploitation. Though large in size, alligators are not by instinct aggressive toward humans, and actually have a natural fear of humans. Alligators play an important role in Florida's ecosystem. They build ponds and nests in wetlands that create habitat for a wide variety of life. For example, the Florida Red-bellied turtle incubates her eggs in `alligator holes,' an important source of water in the dry season. Alligators have complex social behavior, including elaborate courtship displays. The bellowing of courting alligators resonates throughout swamps in the spring. Recent studies on alligator social behavior have found a complexity in these animals' ability to communicate vocally and visually (through a complex series of body postures). Baby alligators stay with their mothers for as long as two years. Female alligators are very protective of their nests. These unique animals descended from crocodilians who have existed for about 150 million years and can live to be 35 years old in the wild.

94. PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE - CHAPTER 65 of those populations listed on the United States List of Endangered wildlife (50CFR this chapter governs the taking, possession, and sale of alligators to the http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PW/content/htm/pw.005.00.000065.00.

PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE CHAPTER 65. ALLIGATORS

95. Living With Alligators URBAN wildlife. Calendar, LIVING WITH alligators. http://www.co.broward.fl.us/agriculture/english/wildlife/uw100.htm

URBAN WILDLIFE Calendar LIVING WITH ALLIGATORS Back Home Broward Web University of Florida-IFAS Alligators and humans have shared the marshes, swamps and lakes of the southeastern United States for many centuries. Native Indians and early European pioneers occasionally utilized this reptile for food, but not until fashion markets began producing alligator skin products did this prehistoric reptile become heavily hunted. A century of unrestricted and unregulated hunting depleted most accessible populations. Even after the passage of State regulations governing the harvest of alligators during the 1940s, alligator populations continued to decline due to extensive poaching. It was not until 1970, when federal laws prohibited the interstate shipment of alligators, that these reptiles were afforded effective protection. The federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 provided further support. Shortly after their protection began, alligators rapidly repopulated areas once heavily hunted. Surveys established by the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission indicated progressive increases from 1974 to 1985. During that same period Florida experienced tremendous human population growth. That trend continues today, with approximately 1,000 people moving to Florida daily. Many of these new residents seek homes on waterfront property, resulting in increased interactions between humans and alligators. Although most Floridians have learned to coexist with alligators, the potential for conflict always exists. Because of their predatory nature and large size, alligators can, and occasionally are attack victims and in rare instances are killed by large alligators. Between 1973 and 1990, 127 alligator attacks on human were documented with five of those resulting in fatalities. Although this number of attacks may seem high, they constitute a very small percentage of water-related incidents compared to those involving water skiing, scuba diving and boating mishaps. Even though human/alligator interactions rarely result in attacks, there are many precautions that people can take to reduce potential conflicts. This information provides everyday safety tips and "do/don't" suggestions for avoiding potential conflicts with alligators.

96. GORP - Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge No Swimming For your safety, swimming is not allowed due to dangerous currentsand alligators. No Fires Fires are a serious threat to wildlife and people. http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_nwr/al_choct.htm

Nat'l Parks Nat'l Forests Nat'l Monuments Wilderness Areas ... Contests Search: DisplayAds ("Top,Right,Middle,TopRight,Right1,Right2,Frame1!Top", "468", "60", "parks"); Wildlife We Love (and Would Hate to Lose) 15 Spectacular World Parks Your Guide to Walking Well Top 10 Carolina Campsites ... 2004 Gear of the Year from Outside Online Locations US States Africa Antarctica ... Discussion Boards PARKS SPONSORED LINKS Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Manager Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box 808 Jackson, Alabama 36545 Although what is now Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge was once part of the territory belonging to the Choctaw Nation of Indians, there is little left today to remind us of this Indian history except for the names of local streams. Okatuppa Creek is derived from "Oka-katapa", a Choctaw word meaning water dammed up. This description is still accurate today with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coffeeville Lock and Dam just down river from the refuge. Choctaw Refuge is bordered on the east by the Tombigbee River and divided into three sections by two small creeks, Okatuppa and Turkey. This river-bottom land, which lies between 30 and 50 feet above sea level, is covered with stands of mixed hardwoods including sweet gum and oak. Tupelo gum and cypress growing in the wetter sloughs, rich farmland and moist soil impoundments add to the habitat diversity of this 4,218-acre refuge. The refuge is an overlay on property acquired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Coffeeville Lock and Dam. With the completion of the lock and dam in the early 1960's, the level of the Tombigbee River rose from 19 feet above sea level to 32 feet above sea level, flooding over 2,000 acres of the refuge and creating excellent habitat for wintering waterfowl.

97. GORP - Birds And Wildlife - The Low Country wildlife includes dolphins, osprey, herons, Abyssinian donkeys, wildboar, endangered loggerhead sea turtles and alligators. Visits http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/ga/brd_lowc.htm

United States Canada Europe Top Adventures ... Contests Search: DisplayAds ("Top,Right,Middle,TopRight,Right1,Right2,Frame1!Top", "468", "60"); Wildlife We Love (and Would Hate to Lose) 15 Spectacular World Parks Your Guide to Walking Well Top 10 Carolina Campsites ... 2004 Gear of the Year from Outside Online Locations US States Around the Globe City Weekends ... Discussion Boards DESTINATIONS The Low Country Birds and Wildlife By Claire Pamplin Ask someone who really understands the Low Country and he will tell you not to miss an opportunity for the unparalleled birding and wildlife-watching to be found there. Woodstork The coast between Charleston and St. Marys is on the Atlantic flyway, enhancing the region as an destination for bird-watching. Nine national wildlife refuges and several state-owned sanctuaries ensure large, undisturbed habitats for birds and animals. Many are open to the public. Low Country birders have recorded bald eagles, peregine falcons, snowy egrets, cattle egrets, tri-colored (Louisiana) herons, wood storks, night herons, little blue herons and many other species. American alligators, loggerhead turtles and manatee are also present. Mammals include deer, feral hogs, raccoon, mink and otter. The cooler months are the best times to do most outdoor activities in South Carolina and Georgia, and bird- and wildlife watching is no exception. October through April are the best birding months. If you're looking for alligators and other reptiles, March through October is prime time. The hotter months are also best if you want to see flowers in bloom, trees in full leaf and Spanish moss at its thickest.

98. #590 (03/19/98): Frogs, Alligators And Pesticides Descriptor terms pesticides; frogs; alligators; mn; wi; fl; species loss; wildlife;endocrine disruptors; wetlands; ozone depletion; ultraviolet radiation http://www.monitor.net/rachel/r590.html

99. UA Researchers Learn How To Coexist With Alligators and is considered a classic success story in wildlife recovery. The problem, Tappesaid, is that no one had done a study to understand how alligators live and http://www.uark.edu/depts/agripub/Publications/Agnews/agnews02-75.html

Communication Services Column No. 59 UA Researchers Learn How to Coexist with Alligators By Fred Miller, Science Editor Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Sept. 19, 2002 fmiller@uark.edu PHOTO NO. 1 (color jpeg, 200dpi): CUTLINE: National Park ranger Kevin Eads inspects a path worn by a large alligator that frequently leaves a bayou to visit a fishing pond in Arkansas Post National Memorial. PHOTO NO. 2 (color jpeg, 200 dpi): CUTLINE: Phil Tappe, UA wildlife ecologist, examines a baby alligator caught in "alligator slough," along the shoreline of the Arkansas Post National Memorial. The alligator was hatched from a nearby nest Tappe and other researchers monitored during the brooding season. FAYETTEVILLE - National Park ranger Kevin Eads doesn't want the alligators at Arkansas Post National Memorial to get too cozy with the park's visitors. "A lot of people come here to see alligators, and we want that to continue," Eads said. "But we began seeing increasing interactions between people and alligators, not all of it welcome, and we became concerned about the safety of both our visitors and the animals." Alligators in the park have been known to sun themselves in the picnic grounds, and they occasionally startle fishermen in the bayous

100. Walt Disney World Wildlife have encountered rabbits, ducks, squirrels, mice, snakes and even alligators whileroaming the I was surprised that in the Walt Disney wildlife section nobody http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/WDW/Property/Secrets/Animals.html

Last Modified: Real Wild Animals at Disney World L ong before the opening of Animal Kingdom there was facinating animal viewing on Disney WOrld property. With the opening of Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World brought animal viewing to new heights, but Walt Disney World is a very large place and is still filled with wild animals and birds roaming and flying free. I ts a great place for creature watching! What animals have you seen? Animals Cottontail Rabbit Rabbits can be seen thoughout Walt Disney World. My wife and I have seen them inside the Magic Kingdom near the Jungle Cruise and back behind Big Thunder Mountain; all around Epcot; and in the Studios Backlot. In the parks, the best viewing times are at dusk or at night when the crowds are smaller but sometimes you can even see them in the day. We have also seen them at Dixie Landings, Fort Wilderness, Wilderness Lodge and on the nature trails around Disney World. REPORTED: I've seen bunnies at Epcot, Carribean Beach and Port Orleans CONFIRMED: Melanie Emmons CONFIRMED: Robert Niles 24 JAN 96 CONFIRMED: John, Amy, JB, Karrie and Robbie Cholnoky 27 DEC 98

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