Courtship And Breeding Of Alligators

By Asst Editor Jason D, on October 31st, 2011

Courtship and breeding activity is extremely important. Alligators appear to develop a social structure within a group.

Wild alligators which are captured and penned can be very aggressive toward each other during the breeding season.

Wild males have been known to kill rival males during the breeding season, and wild females will kill, . . . → Read More: Courtship And Breeding Of Alligators

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Ecology And Life History Of The Alligator

By Asst Editor Jason D, on October 31st, 2011

Alligators inhabit fresh to slightly brackish aquatic habitats. These habitats include marshes, swamps, creeks, rivers, lakes and ponds.

Males grow larger than females, although growth rate is similar up to approximately 3 1/2 feet in length. Sexual maturity of females in the wild is usually reached at a length of 6 1/2 feet and . . . → Read More: Ecology And Life History Of The Alligator

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