1. The American Alligator
By: Marcus

2. Physical Characteristics
The Alligator is 18 ft. long. Females are smaller.
It can also weigh lbs.
The color of it can be black, dark green, and brown.

3. Lifespan
Alligators can live years captive and years in the wild.

4. EATING HABITS Alligators are carnivores.
They eat fish, turtles, various mammals, birds, and other reptiles.

5. Population The population of the alligator is up to 25 million.
They live in Florida.

6. Range/Habitat
The Alligator’s range and habitat is in Florida, Southern Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama.
They live in ponds, marshes, wetlands, and rivers.

7. Adaptations Claws help it rip and tear its prey.
Teeth help it eat its prey.
The tail helps it to balance and swim.

8. Fun Fact
The American Alligator goes faster in water than on land.

9. Endangered because…
The American Alligator is endangered because of habitat loss and encounters with people.

10. Reference
Defenders of the Wild