American Alligator Bites

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Characteristics & More For The American Alligator

How to Prevent an Alligator Bite

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Stay Alert

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Keep Your Distance

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Keep Your Pets on a Leash

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Avoid Swimming in Alligator Habitats

Physical Characteristics

known for their slow, sluggish movement on land, but they are swift in the water and can swim at speeds of up to 20 mph

Characteristics They are primarily active during the daytime and are opportunistic predators

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Characteristics

They are also social creatures and can be found in groups, known as congregations or basks

Characteristics

These groups often communicate with vocalizations and body languages, such as bellowing or head-slapping

Diet

Includes a variety of prey, such as fish, turtles, snakes, birds, and small mammals

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