American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
CrocodiliansBeginner
A dark swamp reptile with bumpy armour and a broad snout.
🌍 Where it lives
Swamps, marshes and rivers in the southeastern United States.
🍽️ What it eats
Fish, turtles and birds.
3 fun facts
- Mother alligators carry babies gently in their mouth.
- They can hold their breath for a long time.
- Their bumps help them feel movement in the water.
