A 25,000-acre wildfire continues to burn in south Florida, just 20 miles from the immigrant detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz.

The yellow-bellied slider is a semiaquatic turtle, native to southeastern United States, where it is the most common turtle species. As the name suggests, they have a yellow belly that is buried under ...

Alligators are among the most fascinating and mysterious reptiles on Earth, a perfect combination of ancient lineage and ...

Alligators and duckweed form an unusual relationship that highlights how animals can shape entire ecosystems. As alligators move through wetlands, duckweed clings to their bodies and spreads far ...

Winter is a great time to spot alligators in Florida due to the dry season and cooler temperatures. Alligators often cluster together in shrinking freshwater holes and sunbathe to regulate their body ...

Texans may not always know when a freeze will hit or how long it will last, but each winter brings a familiar sight: alligators readying themselves for the cold. As temperatures dropped below freezing ...

Alligators are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. When temperatures drop below 70 degrees, alligators stop feeding and become dormant in a ...

A woman from Michigan was killed by an alligator in Florida after it capsized the canoe she was in. The 11-foot, 5-inch alligator was later found and euthanized by wildlife officials. The victim's ...

The 30-year-old albino resident of the California Academy of Sciences died last month. On Sunday, thousands paid tribute. By Heather Knight Visuals by Poppy Lynch Heather Knight has covered the quirky ...

There is a 1 in 3.1 million chance of being seriously injured during an unprovoked alligator incident. People should keep a safe distance if they see an alligator. Never feed an alligator. It’s ...