Articles for tag: american alligator, wildlife

12 U.S. Boardwalks for Safe Alligator Viewing - With Science Notes

12 U.S. Boardwalks for Safe Alligator Viewing – With Science Notes

Gargi Chakravorty

Standing safely above calm waters while watching prehistoric predators glide beneath your feet feels like stepping into another world. America’s elevated boardwalks transform alligator encounters from dangerous gambles into educational adventures, letting you observe these ancient reptiles in their natural habitats without risking a tooth-filled confrontation. The science behind safe alligator viewing is fascinating and ...

A crocodile is resting underwater on the shore.

Georgia’s Gators Are Thriving Again

Suhail Ahmed

  For decades, the American alligator was a Southern ghost – present mostly in memory, hammered by unregulated hunting and shrinking wetlands. Today, Georgia’s blackwater rivers tell a different story: eyeshine glints at dusk, nest mounds rise on marsh edges, and biologists say the comeback is no fluke. The turnaround didn’t happen by accident; it’s ...