6 Captivating Facts About Alligator

Charles Strawn

Alligators Are Ancient 

1

With their origins dating back to the dinosaurs, alligators have been a part of our planet for millions of years. 

Alligators Are Massive 

2

Alligators can grow to enormous sizes, with some exceeding 1,000 pounds. 

They Can’t Survive in Salt Water 

3

Unlike their crocodile cousins, alligators cannot survive in salt water for long due to the lack of salt glands. 

Alligator’s Gender 

4

The gender of an alligator is determined by the temperature of the nest during incubation. 

Alligators Can’t Chew 

5

Alligators swallow their prey whole or tear it into chunks because they cannot chew. 

Alligators Roar 

6

Alligators can produce deep, resonant roars to communicate.

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