American Alligator
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
FWRI’s crocodilian research staff are involved in four main research projects.
Publications
Publications of research conducted or funded by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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