alligators

Alligators have a crucial role in Florida's ecology. But during the breeding season, female alligators become more aggressive to protect their nests — which can lead to dangerous encounters. WLRN’s Ammy Sanchez spoke with Wildlife Expert Joe Wasilewski about the risks involved.

Alligators are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in Everglades restoration.

Warm weather and an upcoming mating season could mean more alligator sightings in Central Florida.

Gatorland Orlando said that a 19.2-inch female slithered out of its shell and into the history books as one of only a few known leucistic alligators, three of which are at the park.

There have been recent sightings of crocodiles throughout Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission extended alligator hunting hours from 5 p.m. till 10 a.m. to 24 hours during the season.

The change in hours would help hunters better schedule their trips and potentially allow more people to participate.

For the first time, the federal government is making a sizable investment in wildlife road crossings. The goal is to help slow extinctions and protect people from animal collisions.

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It took some 36 hours of looking in Humboldt Park's lagoon, but a Florida alligator specialist finally brought in an animal that had become something of a celebrity in Chicago.

The alligator was spotted in a city park on Tuesday but has so far managed to evade capture, despite the efforts of a local wrangler known as Alligator Bob.

Officials are investigating the death of a man discovered floating in a canal on Mosaic property in Fort Meade with some of his remains found inside an...