Rise in alligators near homes sparks warning for Texas pet owners
After heavy rains displaced part of an alligator population in Texas, a sheriff warns pet owners about the rise in gator sightings near homes.
Shock as woman wades through alligator-infested waters to take out trash
"I'm not afraid of gators, just mindful," the intrepid poster told Newsweek.
Greg Abbott issues deadly alligator warning to migrants
The Texas governor wrote on social media that migrants should cross the Rio Grande "at your own risk."
Rare white alligator's stomach filled with coins tourists threw in US zoo
The 36-year-old leucistic alligator, named Thibodaux, had around 7 dollars worth of coins removed from his gut in an operation.
Man illustrates terrifying reason you need polarized sunglasses in Florida
A fisherman taking a walk in the Sunshine State has shocked the internet after revealing the reason for his advice.
Alligator marching to 'Star Wars' music has internet in stitches
A video of an alligator marching to the "Imperial March" theme from the "Star Wars" franchise has delighted almost 10 million netizens.
New ancient alligator species discovered in small pond
Fossils of wild water buffalo and turtles also were found at the same site in Thailand.
Alligator with missing upper jaw spotted in Florida
How the reptile ended up with the injury remains a mystery, although some theorize it may have been caused by a snare trap.
Florida kids swimming tens of feet away from alligator shock viewers
In a viral video, kids can be seen playing in a Florida river unnervingly close to where an alligator is seen lurking beneath the water.
Florida teen attacked by alligator while swimming in neighborhood creek
The alligator jumped up the boy as he was emerging from the water, and bit him on the hip.
Enormous alligator filmed blocking Florida highway for hours
"You never know what you'll get on a call in the Florida Keys," the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said. "Never a dull moment."
Florida dog cooling off in river attacked by huge 12-foot alligator
Ten days later, Mako is still in and out of surgery.
Florida Man runs into 11ft alligator like something "out of Jurassic Park"
"It's the largest alligator that has been captured in Miami Dade county in quite a few years," Pesky Critters told Newsweek.
Shock as Oregon woman finds alligator in her driveway
Officers said they used lessons learned from watching the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin on TV to capture the creature.
Alligator shocks beachgoers after swimming ashore in Alabama
The reptile was spotted in the waters off Dauphin Island in the Gulf of Mexico.
Turtle caught riding Florida alligator "like it's a horse" in amazing pic
"All this turtle needs is a cowboy hat," said one commenter on a Facebook post showing a turtle hitching a lift on a 10-foot gator.
Huge 14-ft. crocodile dubbed "Croczilla" could be the biggest in Everglades
"To spot a crocodile this large...is a rare and extraordinary find," a Florida photographer said.
Florida man finds himself surrounded by alligators: "They're everywhere"
"They are very curious, and they want to see what's going on," wildlife handler Garrett Galvin told Newsweek after his video received 24.5 million views.
Giant 10ft alligator seen casually strolling across suburban street
Footage posted of the alligator shows it walking across a road as shocked residents stand by.
Huge alligator surprises woman by appearing in swimming pool
The alligator was measured by officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to be 11 feet and 5 inches long.
Funniest and most shocking animal videos on World Wildlife Day
From dolphins and dogs becoming friends to bears enjoying fast food, celebrate wildlife's wonderful peculiarities with these videos.
Happy alligator in "food coma" with feather on snout delights onlookers
The alligator appears to be missing part of its tail, which experts say could have resulted from a fight with another alligator, or from being hit by a car.
Teen finds alligator dumped in plastic container next to his home
"We're actively and aggressively pursuing this case because we really want to know who would be so cruel to abandon this animal," the MCSPCA told Newsweek.
Where do alligators go when there's a hurricane?
Alligator tracking revealed that the reptiles moved from human-created detention ponds to adjacent forested wetlands.
Angry alligators battle in jaw-clenching, chomping standoff
The two large gators stayed lockjaw on each other, one of them drawing blood from the other's abdomen.
How Parks Prepped Alligators for Hurricane Ian: 'Not Their First Rodeo'
"Alligators have been around for 75 million years, it ain't their first rodeo with nasty storms," a keeper at Orlando park Gatorland said.
Alligator Mom with Three Legs Cares for Babies: 'Totally Misunderstood'
Parental care is a rare behavior in reptiles, but alligators may have inherited it from the dinosaurs.
Huge Alligator That Terrorized Florida Family for Years Finally Killed
Albert, as he was known to the Florida family he had been plaguing, was killed by a friend who had an alligator hunting permit.
Surgeon Had to Untwist Man's Hand Muscle Six Times After Alligator Attack
Greg Graziani was attacked by an alligator at his Florida wildlife park, and underwent an amputation.
Pennsylvania on Alert as Pair of 4-Foot Alligators Missing, Feared Stolen
The two alligators were in an outside enclosure in a couple's backyard; one they had rescued just a week before.