American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) - Louisiana - Among water hyacinth and other aquatic plants

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American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) - Louisiana - Among water hyacinth and other aquatic plants - Native to southeastern United States - Most abundant in the coastal marshes of Louisiana - Has been known to reach lengths of nearly 20 feet but such individuals are extremely rare today - Once very rare due to persecution and over hunting - Legal protection has allowed populations to bounce back in many areas enough to allow legal harvesting for skins and meat.

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Location: Louisiana - USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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