It sounds like a tabloid headline, until you realize wildlife agencies are actually dealing with it. In more parts of the U.S., alligator sightings are no longer just a Florida punchline. The map is ...

As winter sets in, many warm-blooded animals tuck themselves in to escape the cold and hibernate until conditions thaw. During this time, they peacefully slumber, slowing their bodily systems to ...

American alligators have existed in their current form for as long as 30 million years. During winter, alligators enter a state of inactivity called brumation to survive cold temperatures. North ...

An estimated 1.3 million alligators live throughout all 67 counties in Florida. Alligators are most commonly found in freshwater lakes and slow-moving rivers. A Southwest Florida river is among the ...