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Early Spanish explorers called them "El Lagarto" or "The lizards", and that's how they got their name.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey were named "El Lagarto" (the lizard) which later became "alligator," by 16th century Spanish explorers who encountered them on their travels in the New World.
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Is there a phobia name for the fear of alligators?
This is the fear of Reptiles in general, since alligators are reptiles this works There is no specific phobia for alligators, but the phobia for reptiles is called herpetophopia.
What is the study of alligators called?
There is no specific name for the studying of alligators, but the studying of reptiles in general is called herpetology. Hope that helped :)
What animals eat alligators?
Big alligators eat smaller alligators,humans and raccoons eat baby alligators and eggs
Are alligators icstinct?
No. There are millions of alligators.
Are alligators lazy?
no,alligators are not because they are cold blooded,
What is the alligators name on the penguins of madascasgar?
he don't have a name.
Alligators with red in their name?
...None?
What is the biggest alligators name?
croczilla
Is there a phobia name for the fear of alligators?
This is the fear of Reptiles in general, since alligators are reptiles this works There is no specific phobia for alligators, but the phobia for reptiles is called herpetophopia.
Whats the alligators name on the penguins of Madagascar?
his name is Rodger.
What is the alligators name on penguins of Madagascar?
rodger
What is the name of the bird that hangs out in the Alligators mouth?
plovers
What is the scientific name for Chinese alligators?
Alligator sinensis
What is the study of alligators called?
There is no specific name for the studying of alligators, but the studying of reptiles in general is called herpetology. Hope that helped :)
Is the alligator gar related to actual alligators?
No, they are fish, and alligators are reptiles..The name comes from the fact the alligator gar's head resembles an alligator, hence the name.
What are a pair of alligators called?
two alligators alligators.
What is the scientific name for the white alligator?
White alligators are simply American alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, with a rare genetic condition causing lack of the usual green pigment.
