Alligator mississippiensis

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An alligator basks in the sun whilst partially emersed in the Everglades

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Size: 5425px × 3469px
Location: Everglades National Park Florida USA
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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