Alligators are semi-aquatic, sharp-toothed reptiles (order: Crocodylia, family: Alligatoridae, genus: Alligator.) There are two known living species in the Alligator genus: the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis.) There are many extinct specie...
alligator (redirected fromAmerican Alligators) Thesaurus Financial Encyclopedia al·li·ga·tor (ăl′ĭ-gā′tər) n. 1.Either of two large semiaquatic reptiles,Alligator mississipiensisof the southeast United States orA. sinensisof China, having sharp teeth and powerful jaws. They differ fro...
The Creature Feature: 10 Fun Facts About the American AlligatorMary Bates
What makes the American alligator interesting? DA. Its wound often becomes well quickly.B. It can protect its tai from being hurt.C. It has the ability to face all dangers.D. Its tail can grow again after being cut off.33. What did researchers do to find the answer? cA. They ...
Several species have been saved by this act. "The American alligator, bald eagle, peregrine falcon and the brown pelican are prime examples of species dwindling to record low numbers and coming close to extinction, but being able to rebound with the protections and actions provided in the act,...
Less commonly, large individuals may also prey on small American alligators, and mammals such as muskrats, squirrels, raccoons, opossums and armadillos that venture too close to the turtle’s aquatic habitat. Alligator Snapping Turtle Hunting Methods ...
In the Rocko's Modern Life episode "Dear John," Kenny created a high-pitched voice for a very minor female alligator character named Al. While Hillenberg remembered the voice perfectly, Kenny actually needed a clip from the episode to remind him how the voice was supposed to sound....
North American version of Super Smash Bros. forWii U, however, states he has a "serious case of little-brother syndrome", suggesting that he feels overshadowed by or inferior to his older siblings. Healso seems to have an interest in sports, as he uses bowling balls in Hotel Mario, ...
To test this idea, we measured, imaged, and mapped den structures of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) on St. Catherines Island (Georgia, USA). By “measured,” I mean that my colleagues and I used a low-tech instrument known as a “tape measure” to assess the width an...
Henry Fairfield Osborn, a paleontologist and president of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, selected the immortal nameTyrannosaurus rexin 1905.Tyrannosaurusis Greek for "tyrant lizard." Rex is Latin for "king," soT. rexbecame the "tyrant lizard king" or "king of the ty...