American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

The American alligator is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United States.

GatorCommon alligator
Baby Season
Fall (August-September)
An American Alligator in captivity at the Columbus Zoo, Powell, Ohio. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Postdlf.
An American Alligator in captivity at the Columbus Zoo, Powell, Ohio. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Postdlf.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

American Alligator observed by aylos
Mar 1, 2026
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston, GA, US
byMichael Demetriou
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Alligator observed by valentinar1
Mar 1, 2026
Delray Beach
byValentina
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Alligator observed by millex
Mar 1, 2026
Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
byMillex
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Alligator observed by kyliert
Mar 1, 2026
Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USA
bykyliert
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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