American Alligators in North Louisiana
Did you know that an incubation temperature below 86 degrees will be female, above 92 degrees will be male?
American alligators
at
a Glance
Key Features:
American alligators are large, armored reptiles with short legs and large heads.
Least Concern - Population Increasing
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers, and swamps
nesting habits:
From May to June, American alligators lay 20 to 60 eggs.
seasons american alligators are active in our area:
Spring, summer, fall
Diet:
Birds, fish, turtles, snakes, small mammals, and carrion
hunting Behavior:
American alligators hunt at night. They drag large pray underwater and drown it.
Commonly Confused With:
Unique in North Louisiana. Here are two cool facts.
American alligators can run up to 30-miles-per-hour.
Adult American alligators are solitary. Young American alligators are social, meaning they will group up.