Fun Facts

• Alligator populations were once nearly wiped out due to excessive hunting.
• In 1968, they were classified as endangered species.
• Alligator teeth are often shed and replaced; old alligators may have had up to 50 sets of teeth.
• Juveniles eat insects, fish and frogs while adults eat terrestrial prey that come within range.
• A healthy alligator can go months without eating. They store fat in their bodies and tails.
• American alligators can be anywhere from 9 to 14 feet long