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This alligator, named Mighty Mike, occupied a large part of the exhibit. Over 14 feet long, he weighs around 800 pounds. He's the biggest alligator in the country outside of Florida.
And last, but not least, is the crocodile. These reptiles were lazily sunning themselves when I walked past, although I did see one of them get up and walk a few feet. Crocodiles can survive in freshwater or saltwater because they have special mouth glands that secrete excess salt.
Crocodile
The next exhibit, Gator Alley, featured several different types of toothed reptiles ranging in length from inches to yards.
It's hard to imagine how these tiny things can one day become full-sized monster alligators.
Baby Alligators
This alligator, named Mighty Mike, occupied a large part of the exhibit. Over 14 feet long, he weighs around 800 pounds. He's the biggest alligator in the country outside of Florida.
Mighty Mike
And last, but not least, is the crocodile. These reptiles were lazily sunning themselves when I walked past, although I did see one of them get up and walk a few feet. Crocodiles can survive in freshwater or saltwater because they have special mouth glands that secrete excess salt.
2 comments:
What beautiful creatures. They look like knights in armor:).
Really cute alligators.
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