An American Alligator stares directly in to the camera. This was photographed at sunrise in the beautiful Florida Everglades.

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The American Alligator (Alligator Missippiensis) is the apex predator of the Florida Everglades. Caution should always be used around the American Alligator but contrary to popular belief, they are not as vicious as many would lead you to believe. In their natural habitat they are actually afraid of people.

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Size: 4944px × 3296px
Location: Florida Everglades
Photo credit: © Mark Andrew Thomas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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