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42. Everglades National Park: Flamingo Wildlife Calendar We as visitors in their home should treat them with respect. Please do not feedor harass any of the birds, alligators or other wildlife in the park. http://www.nps.gov/ever/eco/wildlife.htm

Flamingo Wildlife Calendar E V E R G L A D E S N A T I O N A L P A R K Included in this page January February March April ... December This is a general guide to the annual cycle of natural events in the Flamingo area. We hope to have similar information available soon for other areas of the park, so check back for updates! Events may vary by several weeks due to seasonal changes in the weather. January Ospreys ( Pandion haliaetus can be seen carrying nesting material along the shores of Florida Bay. Look for Barred Owls ( Strix varia ) courting in the mangroves and hammocks. On cool mornings check the boat basin at the marina for Manatees ( Trichechus manatus ). While at the marina check for flocks of Black Skimmers ( Rynchops niger on the Whitewater Bay boat ramp. Check Mrazek Pond for the possibility of large groups of wading birds. February Reddish Egrets ( Dichromanassa rufescens and Red-Shouldered Hawks ( Buteo lineatus begin their nesting. Check Eco Pond for the nesting Moorhens ( Gallinula chloropus and feeding wading birds. Manatees may be found at the marina on cool mornings. By the end of the month spring is in the air: Laughing Gulls

43. Rolling Hills Refuge - Wildlife Conservation Center Status alligators are classified threatened by the US Fish and WildlifeService. Habitat Wetland areas. Range Southeastern United States. http://www.rhrwildlife.com/theanimals/a/alligatoramerican/

The Animals at Rolling Hills Zoo! American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis Classification: Phylum Chordata, Class Reptilia, Order Crocodylia, Family Alligatoridae, Genus Alligator, Species mississippiensis Status: Alligators are classified threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Habitat: Wetland areas Range: Southeastern United States Diet: All Alligators are carnivores, meaning they eat only meat. Young alligators tend to eat only small prey such as snails, insects and frogs. As they grow, their appetite grows with them, and when they mature in size they will eat larger animals such as snakes, turtles and small mammals. Size: Adult American alligators may range in size from 6.5 to more than 19 feet in length. Weight: 270-500 pounds, with some adult males reaching close to 1,000 pounds Lifespan: While little is known about the longevity of alligators in the wild, they are said to live for "decades." A few captive alligators have been reported to live for more than 70 years. Fact File: The largest alligator on record was 19.2 feet long.

44. Send A Card flood, providing an important source of water for wildlife during periods of drought.By walking through saw grasses during dry seasons, alligators also widen http://www.nwf.org/ecards/createCard.cfm?id=93

45. Fertility On The Brink -- Saving Our Watersheds -- National Wildlife Federation wildlife at a Superfund site might be expected to have some health complications,but Guillette and his colleagues see similar problems with alligators at http://www.nwf.org/watersheds/fertility/part1.html

Home Contact Us Search Conservation ... Get Outdoors Swimming in Estrogens Something is drastically wrong with the alligators of Lake Apopka in central Florida. While some alligators have enjoyed stable populations since gaining endangered species status in the early 1970s, Lake Apopka's alligators stand as a stark exception. Its once-robust alligator population has crashed to one-tenth of what it had been as recently as 1980. Dead alligators float on the lake's surface and wash ashore with disturbing frequency. Many years, less than 20 percent of their eggs even hatch, and half of those that do hatch die within their first ten days. But equally alarming: more than half of Lake Apopka's juvenile male alligators have severely shrunken penises. A group of scientists at the University of Florida think they know why. Louis Guillette, a professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of Florida, with endocrinologist Timothy Gross and

46. American Alligator, Wildlife Species Information: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Historically, alligators were depleted from many parts of their range as a resultof market But a combined effort by the US Fish and wildlife Service and state http://species.fws.gov/species_accounts/bio_alli.html

American alligator, ( Alligator mississippiensis The American alligator is a member of the crocodile family, whose members are living fossils from the Age of Reptiles, having survived on earth for 200 million years. However, the alligator can be distinguished from the crocodile by its head shape and color. The crocodile has a narrower snout, and unlike the alligator, has teeth in the lower jaw which are visible even when its mouth is shut. In addition, adult alligators are black, while crocodiles are brownish in color. Today, alligators are found throughout the Southeast, from the Carolinas to Texas and north to Arkansas. As during the Reptile Age, today alligators live in wetlands, and it is this vital habitat that holds the key to their continued long-term survival. Alligators depend on the wetlands and in some ways the wetlands depend on them. As predators at the top of the food chain, they help control numbers of rodents and other animals that might overtax the marshland vegetation. The alligator has a large, slightly rounded body, with thick limbs, a broad head, and a very powerful tail which it uses to propel itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligator's length. While alligators move very quickly in water, they are generally slow-moving on land, although they can be quick for short distances.

47. FWC - Critter Questions - Alligators wildlife Resources Handbook life history fact sheet of crocodiles and alligators.The Alligator Hole, a private page with lots of Alligator information. http://www.wildflorida.org/critters/alligators.asp

Critters Home Alligators Armadillo Barn Owls ... Woodpeckers Alligators The American Alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis ) is a large reptile up to 500 pounds. Females average 8 feet long and males average 11 feet. The length of an alligator may be estimated by estimating the length of their snout. Each inch from the tip of the snout to the eyes, equals about one foot of length. They like shallow lakes, ponds, and rivers, and eat turtles, snakes, birds, and small mammals, often feeding at night. Many problems with alligators are associated with feeding alligators. The most important rule when seeing an alligator is to LEAVE IT ALONE. The brochure Living with Alligators has more DO's and DON'Ts about living with alligators. For nuisance alligator complaints contact the FWC regional office nearest you. More information Alligator.net the official site of Commission's alligator program Living with Alligators Wildlife Resources Handbook life history fact sheet of crocodiles and alligators The Alligator Hole, a private page with lots of Alligator information

48. FWC - Wildlife Site Map Critter Questions alligators - Armadillos - Barn Owls - Bats - Bears - Bobcat Turkeys- Vultures - Woodpeckers - FAQ - FWC Help - Helping wildlife - Trappers. http://www.wildflorida.org/sitemap.html

Fish and Wildlife Commission - Homepage Division of Wildlife - Hompage Search Division of Wildlife Contact Us Fish and Wildlife Commission - Homepage Division of Wildlife - Hompage Search Division of Wildlife Contact Us ... Bird Mortality Database

49. Ultimate Savers - Animals - Alligators Cats, Cats. alligators, alligators. alligators. Bats, Bats. Bears, Bears. Birds,Birds. Mythical, Mythical. Penguins, Penguins. Safari wildlife, Safari wildlife. Snakes,Snakes. http://www.ultimatesavers.com/index.asp?Level1=Animals&Level2=Alligators

50. Anahuac NWR These marshes, combined with the coastal prairie, provide a home foran abundance of wildlife, from migratory birds to alligators. http://ifw2irm2.irm1.r2.fws.gov/refuges/texas/anahuac.html

51. Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division - Print Version alligators were hunted to near extinction in the 1950's and early 1960's, butprotective action by state and federal governments helped keep them from http://georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us/content/printversion.asp?txtDocument=136

52. Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division - Alligator alligators occur from the southern tip of Texas to the northeastern part of NorthCarolina. alligators are about eight to ten inches in length when born. http://georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaycontent.asp?txtDocument=13

53. What We Saw Of Wildlife Consisted Of Alligators What we saw of wildlife consisted of alligators, snakes, turtles, frogs, birds,squirrels, and the locals. When we first saw this sign, we laughed. http://www.dukeofme.net/trips&adventures/camping wildlife.htm

What we saw of wildlife consisted of alligators, snakes, turtles, frogs, birds, squirrels, and the locals. When we first saw this sign, we laughed. Then we were mortally afraid. Then we wanted to see one. Then we didn't. Then we spoke in Australian accents. It was funny, we glided right up to this gator before I spotted him. He was the only one we saw and he was only about 2 or 3 feet. Still, we saw a gator. Caught this little frog right outa the water. Back Again

54. Wildlife Management: Crocodiles And Alligators wildlife Management Crocodiles and alligators.Edited by G. Webb, C. Manolis and P. Whitehead 295x210mm, 552 http://www.schenk-verlag.de/fauna014.htm

Wildlife Management: Crocodiles and Alligators Edited by G. Webb, C. Manolis and P. Whitehead 295x210mm, 552 S., HC, farbige Illustration, 99 Grafiken und Tabellen, Einzelverpackung ISBN 0-949324-09-4, LvPr.: EURO 78 / SFr 140 Dieser Band soll die bisherigen Forschungsergebnisse, die es im Bereich der Erforschung dieser Spezies gibt, zusammenfassen. Die Autorengruppe beschäftigt sich wie Melody Serena mit der Erhaltung und Schaffung von Lebensräumen für Krokodile und Alligatoren. Dieses Buch beschränkt sich nicht nur auf deren Lebensbereiche auf dem Kontinent Australien, sondern beleuchtet die Forschungsergebnisse weltweit. Hierbei wird auch auf in Gefangenschaft lebende Tiere eingegangen. Es werden Programme vorgestellt, die aufzeigen, daß auch in Zoologischen Gärten und Reservationen natürliche Lebensbedingungen geschaffen werden können. In diesen Studien wurden zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zusammengetragen (Funktion der Augen, Geschlechtsmerkmale etc.). Dieses Buch entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit The Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory und wurde 1988 mit dem Whitley Award (Highly Commended Book) ausgezeichnet.

55. Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center | Research | Wildlife Research | Wild Valid CSS! Home Research wildlife Research wildlife/Habitat Relationships Alligator Metapopulation Study. The Role of alligators in Seasonal Wetlands. http://www.jonesctr.org/research/wildlife_research/alligator_metapopulation_stud

Home Research Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Aquatics ... Search Latest Update: 02/05/03, 03:39 PM Home Research Wildlife Research Wildlife/Habitat Relationships The Role of Alligators in Seasonal Wetlands Research Team: Dr. Lora L. Smith (Assistant Scientist), Christopher Borg (Research Technician III), Anna Liner (Research Technician), and Amanda Subalusky (Research Technician) American alligators ( Alligator mississippiensis particular interest. Furthermore, the American alligator potentially plays an important role in shaping the ecology of seasonally inundated ponds at Ichauway. Alligators excavate subterranean burrows within the pond basins, thus affecting hydroperiod, and possibly providing refugia for other aquatic vertebrates in times of drought. In addition, alligators may be important predators on small vertebrates that inhabit the ponds including salamanders, larval and adult anurans, and turtles. However, the level of predation and extent to which it affects populations of these species is not known. In addition to conducting systematic surveys of the inland alligator population at Ichauway we ultimately intend to address questions related to the role of alligators in the ecology of seasonal ponds. Research in progress, publications forthcoming.

56. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - The American Alligator. For some people, the mention of alligators strikesfear into their hearts; for others, it elicits fascination or intrigue. http://loxahatchee.fws.gov/Wildlife/200010-the-american-alligator.asp

The American Alligator For some people, the mention of alligators strikes fear into their hearts; for others, it elicits fascination or intrigue. Fear is a common response to these immense reptiles, swimming quietly in still waters. But these cold-blooded creatures, however large and threatening they may look, are not a threat to humans. Once you know "the rules" about what to do and how to act around alligators, there is nothing to fear! The easiest way to tell them apart if you happen to be in an area where they live together, is by looking at their snouts and colors. The alligator has a very broad snout, similar to the paddle of an oar (or the shape of a Twinkie!). They are very dark in color, deepening to black as they get larger. The crocodile however, is much lighter in color, usually tan to light olive green with some patterning across the back. They have a very narrow snout, like and arrowhead, and a tooth that sticks up from the bottom jaw on the sides and is seen on the outside of a closed mouth. The Rules These are the things that are VERY IMPORTANT to know when around alligators: RULE#1: DON'T FEED THE ALLIGATORS!!!!!!!!

57. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - tree islands. alligators play an important role in the Everglades ecosystem.During alligators dig holes that trap water. When the dry http://loxahatchee.fws.gov/Refuge/overview-ecosystem.asp

Overview: Northern Everglades Ecosystem Marsh , an open wetland with typical Everglades grasslike vegetation, comprises 85% of the refuge. Four plant communities make up this marsh habitat. Sloughs have deeper water and hold water longer than other Everglades plant communities. They vary in depth from a few inches in the dry season to two feet or more in the wet season. The slough is characterized by its scarcity of visible surface plants. Among the surface plants that grow there are white water-lily (shown here) and spatterdock. There is an abundance of submergent plants such as fanwort or chara. The Wet Prairie community is characterized by short emergent plants and relatively shallower water levels than sloughs. It is the most prevalent vegetative community in much of the central and eastern portions of the refuge. Plants include beakrushes, spike rushes, and redroot. The Sawgrass community (or "sawgrass ridges") gets its name from the characteristic saw-edged sedge that dominates this type of habitat. Sawgrass may grow in solid stands or in the presence of other species that may greatly alter the general appearance of the cover. In some areas, a mixture of sawgrass, wax myrtle, and dahoon holly grows abundantly. Sawgrass areas often border tree islands, separating them from the wet prairie. Tree Islands are formed when the submerged peat "pops up" to the water's surface. Small plants are the first to germinate, followed by shrubs and trees. The roots of the vegetation anchor the island in place. The canopy is usually a dense growth of redbay intermixed with dahoon holly. A narrow border of wax myrtle, buttonbush, and coco-plum surrounds the typical island. Occasionally, other trees such as red maple and oaks are found on tree islands.

58. Defenders Of Wildlife - Habitat for centuries an immense, incomprehensible wetland with alligators, wading birds,and even the elusive Florida panther. The US Fish and wildlife Service (FWS http://www.defenders.org/habitat/action/loxahatchee.html

Select Arctic Loxahatchee Loxahatchee In-Depth National Wildlife Refuges Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Loxahatchee's incredible wetland landscape is the northern most remnant of the Everglades. "The softly whirring wings of tens of thousands of beautiful herons and egrets calling to one another as they fly in against a setting sun to roost for the night at Loxahatchee can hardly be described - it is overwhelming. It can be experienced at few places in the world. Laura and William Riley Guide to the National Wildlife Refuges, 1994

59. Miami Museum Of Science - Falcon Batchelor Bird Of Prey Center - Education selection of native and exotic reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles,turtles Habitat destruction; Pesticide poisoning; wildlife conservation. http://www.miamisci.org/birdsofprey/wildlifeeducation.html

Wildlife Education The Miami Museum of Science's Bird of Prey Center brings you WOW! - Wildlife Outreach Wonders! These hands-on, educational programs use live animals to teach students about Florida's unique, fragile environment. Our wildlife specialists will come to your classroom, community center, auditorium or other location to teach kids about Florida wildlife, their role in our environment and what humans can do to help them. Programs can be tailored to suit any age group. For those who can't break away from the school, now we also offer Virtual Wildlife experiences via videoconferencing in a program entitled, "When Animals Talk." W.O.W. Program Choices: We'll bring a bird of prey and a selection of native and exotic reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. We'll talk about how each is unique and yet interdependent. We provide time for questions and answers, and hands-on opportunities with the reptiles. Tailored to suit any age group, this program covers: Animals' roles in the environment Habitat destruction Pesticide poisoning Wildlife conservation One-hour program for up to 75 students in the classroom ($125) or in an auditorium ($200). Call Denise to reserve your space, (305) 646-4245, or send an

60. Carolina Biological: Wildlife Of The Alligator River: The American Alligator alligators play an important ecological role during a drought deep holes, or “dens,”that provide water for themselves and the rest of the wildlife community http://www.carolina.com/redwolf/animals/alligator.asp

The American Alligator Length 6 ft to 19 ft 2 in. (1.8 m to 5.4 m) Habitat Fresh and brackish marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers, and swamps Typical diet Fish, small mammals, birds, turtles, snakes, frogs and invertebrates Similar species Crocodile, caiman The American alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis ) is the largest reptile in North America. Alligators play an important ecological role during a drought. Alligators are typically black, with yellowish or cream crossbands that become less apparent with age. Alligators and crocodiles are closely related, but it's easy to tell the difference. Alligators have broad, rounded snouts and don't have exposed fourth teeth on their lower jaws. Crocodiles have narrow, pointed snouts and do have exposed fourth teeth on their lower jaws. Methods of hunting Alligators are excellent swimmers and typically lurk in the water and wait for their prey. They use their huge mouths and powerful jaws to quickly grab unsuspecting prey in or near the water.

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