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 ...

Get close to the prehistoric reptiles that returned from near extinction to become an emblem of conservation in south Florida ...

THE EXPERTS ABOUT GATOR SAFETY. IT’S THE TAIL END OF GATOR MATING SEASON HERE IN FLORIDA. THAT MEANS MALE GATORS ARE MORE ACTIVE, TERRITORIAL, AND THAT COULD LEAD TO MORE HUMAN ENCOUNTERS. IN GENERAL, ...

Alligator hunting season is underway in Florida. The Sun-Sentinel reports that 6,000 hunters received permits to kill up to two alligators. The season began Monday night and runs until Nov. 1. Hunters ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One question we see posted frequently on social media this time of year is: Where do I have the best chance to spot an alligator?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With winter temperatures setting in, more alligators have left local ponds and rivers and are out sunning themselves, which could ...

With all of the attention on iguanas, pythons and bears lately, we thought this would be a good time to remind you that Florida's most famous animal, the alligator, is alive and well. One question we ...