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Alligators and crocodiles all live in the water. They are large animals, and the water helps support their weight. Also, they are predators. Both animals hide under the water and leap out to catch their prey.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoMost species of CROCODILE have glands in their mouths to expel salt from their systems. Alligators (remember, folks, there's 20-some-odd species of croc, only two species of true alligator) lack these glands. Alligators spend most of their time in fresh water, but yes, if you're referring to the ICW through Fl, especially the Indian River Lagoon System, alligators ARE in brackish water a LOT. However, they do need to retreat to fresh water on a regular basis to rinse the salt out of their system. (notice when you do see a gator in the IRL, it's usually near a storm culvert outfall, or very close to a freshwater retention pond.) I know someone who saw an alligator two miles out from Port Canaveral... probably not very happy, but he was pointed towards shore, so he knew how to get "home".
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∙ 14y agoMost species do live in fresh water, a few live in brackish water, but some types of alligator do live in sea water.
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∙ 13y agono alligators are born on land and once their ready, they move to the water on their own.
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∙ 11y agoYes, they are amphibious reptiles. They could not favorably adapt to, say an arid or Desert environment.
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∙ 14y agono because the young will drown
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Can alligators climb trees?
Yes they can. But alligators spend more time in water.
Do alligators jump?
with the aid of their tail, alligators can jump at out of the water.
Alligators and tigers born?
Alligators hatch from eggs. Tigers are born alive, like other mammals.
Do alligators have a den?
Alligators usually have an under water place to lay up, or a hole under a river bank.
Are alligators born in eggs or alive?
they are born alive
Why do alligators live by water?
Alligators are amphibious animals and need to spend time in the water.
Can alligators climb trees?
Yes they can. But alligators spend more time in water.
Do alligators jump?
with the aid of their tail, alligators can jump at out of the water.
Do alligators eat sharks?
No. Alligators live in fresh water, sharks live in salt water.
Who likes to be in the water more crocodiles or alligators?
It depends! Alligators like fresh water and Crocodiles like salt water!
Why are the dinosaurs extinct but e still have alligators?
Because alligators were born after
Alligators and tigers born?
Alligators hatch from eggs. Tigers are born alive, like other mammals.
What are alligators Amphibians or ReptileshttpwikianswerscomQAre alligators reptiles or amphibians?
Alligators are reptiles. Because they don't require water to reproduce, they are not amphibians.
Does alligators live in fresh water or salt water?
salt water
Do snakes eat alligators?
Yes alligators sometimes eat water snakes.
What year was alligators born?
New alligators are born every year. Many people don't believe that, which is why it's called "allegation".
Are there salt water alligators in the gulf of Mexico?
It is a rare occurrence but yes alligators have been spotted at beaches.
