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American Alligator

alligator swimming in water

The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), Florida’s official state reptile, is a large crocodilian which occurs only in the southeastern United States. FWRI crocodilian research staff primarily focus on providing the information needs of FWC’s Alligator Management Program.

 

Recent Research

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FWRI’s crocodilian research staff are involved in four main research projects.

Publications

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Publications of research conducted or funded by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Relevant Websites

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Find more information about the American alligator.