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April marks the start of alligator mating season — the time of year when the reptiles are most active and interactions with humans are more likely. Alligators are present in all 67 of Florida's counties, so understanding their behaviors is an important step toward avoiding conflict. To help prepare you for the season, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has prepared this guide.
American alligators are unique and fascinating animals. They are native to the southeastern United States and found in only 10 states. Alligators are designated as the official state reptile of Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Although they were once listed as an endangered species due to population declines resulting from uncontrolled hunting for the skin trade, conservation efforts have helped alligator numbers rebound. In Florida, there are an estimated 1.3 million alligators of all sizes.
Research Article Characteristics of American alligator bites on people in florida Allan R. Woodward Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1105 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL, 32601 USA E‐mail: allan.woodward@myfwc.com Search for more papers by this author PDF PDF Share Get access to the full version of this article.View access options below. If you have previously obtained access with your personal account, Please log in.
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