American Alligator
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), Florida’s official state reptile, is a large crocodilian, which occurs only in the southeastern United States. FWRI crocodilian research staff provide the scientific information needed for the FWC’s Alligator Management Program.
Alligator Monitoring in the News
Join an FWRI Researcher on an alligator night-light survey. Surveys assist in advising management decisions, ensuring a healthy alligator population, and allowing for sustainable harvest and ecotourism.
