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American alligator and Alligator mississippiensis.

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Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Crocodylia Family Alligatoridae Genus Alligator Species mississippiensis.

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Their body alone ranges from 6 - 14 feet long. Almost black in color, the it has prominent eyes and nostrils with coarse scales over the entire body. It has a large, long head with visible upper teeth along the edge of the jaws. Its front feet have 5 toes, while rear feet have 4 toes that are webbed.

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Rough fish, snakes, turtles, small mammals, and birds.

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The United States from North Carolina to the Rio Grande in Texas. Alligators are usually found in freshwater, slow-moving rivers. They also live in swamps, marshes and lakes.

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Reproduce sexually, with internal fertilization. Alligators are oviparous, after fertilization takes place, the female alligators lay eggs. Males roar to attract females and to ward off other males.

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Live about 30 to 50 years in the wild but gators in captivity live longer most can live up to 70 years old.

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Crocodiles, caimans, and gharials, form the crown-group Crocodylia.

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Can only withstand brackish water for short periods of time, they are the largest reptile in North America, and an alligator's teeth are worn down they are replaced.