Gainesville is the second-largest city in Florida whose police department has not signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration ...

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

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL News) — Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents seized a live alligator from a man walking down Bourbon Street early Saturday morning on Valentine’s Day. According to LDWF, ...

The fall saw an increase in alligator sightings on Eckerd College’s campus, with a large alligator spotted in the front pond near the McArthur Gym and another smaller one seen in Fox Pond. But ...

The fall saw an increase in alligator sightings on Eckerd College’s campus, with a large alligator spotted in the front pond near the McArthur Gym and another smaller one seen in Fox Pond. But ...

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 ...

The facility's dorms are climate-controlled, with secondary heating and space heaters available if needed. Concerns remain for detainee advocates due to the center's remote Everglades location and ...

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 ...

For wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, witnessing alligators in their natural habitat can be an exhilarating experience. These prehistoric predators, having survived for millions of years, ...

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 ...

As more out-of-staters move to Florida, local residents find it difficult to share the state with new arrivals. Henry A. Moore is an illustrator for the Alligator and a history major. He enjoys ...