American Alligator, American Alligator Profile, Facts, Information

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American Alligator, American Alligator Profile, Facts, Information
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NationalGeographic.com

Adult alligators are apex predators critical to the biodiversity of their habitat. They feed mainly on fish, turtles, snakes, and small mammals. However, they are opportunists, and a hungry gator will eat just about anything, including carrion, pets and, in rare instances, humans.

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