Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they’ve got the reputation to prove it.

Alligator mating season has begun throughout Florida, and some Disney resorts with robust water features are on high alert.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If seeing viral videos of alligators on front porches, golf courses, in pools or at the beach while scrolling through social media ...

South Carolina’s alligators are emerging from the holes where they’ve spent the winter. So if you’re east of Interstate 95, be aware, as there are some 100,000 alligators and South Carolina Department ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – This week, we’re not the only ones trying to stay warm as this cold snap continues in Central Florida. Alligators may not like freezing temperatures either, but they have been ...

With winter temperatures setting in, more alligators have left local ponds and rivers and are out sunning themselves, which could increase interactions with people. Florida has about 1.3 million ...

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 ...

At a glance, alligators and crocodiles look nearly identical. Both are massive reptiles with armored skin, powerful jaws and a prehistoric lineage that stretches back more than 200 million years.

The southern United States might not be home to king cobras, polar bears, or koalas, but it is home to the famous American alligator. Alligators are one of the most popular tourist attractions in ...