81. Creole Nature Trail Much of the research behind all that we know about alligators was performed atthe Rockefeller wildlife Refuge in Louisiana's Outback, which to this day http://www.creolenaturetrail.org/wildlife/gator_alert.html

Alligators Birding Hunting and Fishing Licenses Inside Wildlife Alligators In the 19th century, visitors to Louisiana wrote that there were so many alligators you could shine a lamp on a pond or bayou at night and see alligator eyes so numerous they appeared like "the stars in the heavens." Over the next 150 years, alligators were hunted to near extinction and became an endangered species. Today, they have been taken off the endangered species list, thanks largely to increased knowledge about them, increased skill in wildlife management and the development of alligator farms.

82. Walt Disney World Wildlife have encountered rabbits, ducks, squirrels, mice, snakes and even alligators whileroaming the I was surprised that in the Walt Disney wildlife section nobody http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/WDW/Property/Secrets/Animals.html

Last Modified: 2002/06/20:17:06:14 Real Wild Animals at Disney World L ong before the opening of Animal Kingdom there was facinating animal viewing on Disney WOrld property. With the opening of Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World brought animal viewing to new heights, but Walt Disney World is a very large place and is still filled with wild animals and birds roaming and flying free. I ts a great place for creature watching! What animals have you seen? Animals Cottontail Rabbit Rabbits can be seen thoughout Walt Disney World. My wife and I have seen them inside the Magic Kingdom near the Jungle Cruise and back behind Big Thunder Mountain; all around Epcot; and in the Studios Backlot. In the parks, the best viewing times are at dusk or at night when the crowds are smaller but sometimes you can even see them in the day. We have also seen them at Dixie Landings, Fort Wilderness, Wilderness Lodge and on the nature trails around Disney World. REPORTED: I've seen bunnies at Epcot, Carribean Beach and Port Orleans CONFIRMED: Melanie Emmons CONFIRMED: Robert Niles 24 JAN 96 CONFIRMED: John, Amy, JB, Karrie and Robbie Cholnoky 27 DEC 98

83. Joanie's Wildlife Homepage Alligator Farming. A lot of people have heard of alligators in Africa before. Peoplecan go in and feed the alligators but they don't eat much. http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/1584/alligatorfarming.html

Alligator Farming A lot of people have heard of alligators in Africa before. They live in the floodwaters the storms bring over in the spring and catch unsuspecting prey that drink the precious water or that need to cross the river. The animals are also known for their beautiful skin and the interesting colours on it but since alligators are endangered, hunting has been banned on wild alligators. But the demand for their skins still goes on, so people start alligator farms. When they catch them in the wild, they use a noose and put it around their necks. Then they get a grasp of their weak jaw and bind some sticky tape to keep them shut. They are brought into the boat and are wrapped in canvass so they can be easily carried and are carried onto land. The farms are kind of alike. The farms are just like the farms we have, and instead of raising cows, sheep, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, and other animals, they raise alligators. When the baby alligators hatch, they are put into little buildings that look like very low silos, with water on the floor of the structure and windows for air. People can go in and feed the alligators but they don't eat much. There are a couple hundred alligators in one structure, but the structures are quite big. There are a couple structures on each farm and they are all filled with alligators. homepage

84. About The Guide From alligators to Whooping Cranes in teaching students how to make reasoned decisionsregarding conservation of the rich diversity of wildlife and wildlife http://www.rice.edu/armadillo/Endanger/about.html

From Alligators to Whooping Cranes: A Texas Resource Guide to Endangered Species This guide was developed in the interest of educating all students in Texas about the importance of biodiversity of plants and animals and related environmental issues. This resource guide will be useful in preparing curriculum and lesson plans dealing with the identification, preservation, and recovery of endangered species. The wide variety of materials available will assist educators in teaching students how to make reasoned decisions regarding conservation of the rich diversity of wildlife and wildlife habitat in Texas. Table of Contents The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Austin Independent School District sponsored the development of this guide under the authority of The Endangered Species Act of 1973. This project was coordinated by Dorothy Deas, Public Outreach Specialist for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This document was developed by the following individuals. Glenda Bell, Oak Springs/Rice Elementary School, Austin Independent School District

85. USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Product Abstract USGS Patuxent Home, USGS Patuxent wildlife Research Center Product Abstract. Mercuryin alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) in the southeastern United States. http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/prodabs/ab1098399/abs5054.htm

USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Product Abstract Mercury in alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) in the southeastern United States C.H. Jagoe, B. Arnold-Hill, G.M. Yanochko, P.V. Winger, and I.L. Brisbin, Jr. Abstract: Science of the Total Environment 213:255-262. 1998 Go to NEW product order form or use BACK key to return to order form and continue making selections USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Authors: Parley V. Winger.: E-Mail Staff Profile

86. Wildlife Calendar Of Events Nutria observed as alligators become less active. For Additional Information ContactRefuge Manager Lacassine National wildlife Refuge 209 Nature Road Lake http://lacassine.fws.gov/calendar.htm

Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Calendar of Wildlife Events Cattle Egrets This calendar is meant to provide visitors with a general guide to seasonal events on Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge. JANUARY Annual waterfowl hunt closes. Concentrations of ducks and geese present. Spectacular flights of ducks seen each evening at Lacassine Pool. Nutria frequently observed in winter when alligators are less active. FEBRUARY Wood ducks and great blue herons begin nesting. Fulvous whistling-ducks and purple martins return. Wintering waterfowl begin leaving. Alligators appear on warm sunny days. MARCH Refuge fishing season opens on March 15. Migrating land birds arrive. Shorebirds frequent nearby rice fields. Black-bellied whistling-ducks arrive. First broods of mottled and wood ducks appear. Alligators are seen more frequently. Redbuds, azaleas, and wildflowers begin blooming. APRIL Spring bird migration peaks with arrival of migrants, often occurring immediately after the passage of a cold front. Shorebirds common in nearby rice fields. MAY Roseate spoonbills, herons, egrets, and ibises nesting. Spring migration slows. Wood ducks continue to use pond near office along with occasional black-bellied whistling-ducks. Rose mallows and passion flowers begin blooming. International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated.

87. Jan. '96 North Coast Journal: Wildlife wildlife. The alligators of Ferndale. by Lisa LaddWilson. It's hard to say exactlywhen the Department of Fish and Game knew it had an unusual case on its hands. http://www.northcoastjournal.com/JAN96/1_96_WLD.HTM

WILDLIFE The alligators of Ferndale by Lisa Ladd-Wilson It's hard to say exactly when the Department of Fish and Game knew it had an unusual case on its hands. Was it in mid-November, when an anonymous caller contacted CalTIP Californians Turn In Poachers and reported two alligators living in Ferndale? Or was it when Fish and Game wardens discovered the alligators were owned by a 77-year-old grandmother of 30? Patrol Lt. Jerry Collins wasn't one of those wardens, but he soon became involved with Verdie Stone and her alligators. And what started as a pre-Thanksgiving confiscation turned into a holiday season shopping trip, with two toothy gifts looking for a home. Collins has seized his share of illegally kept animals in his 23 years with Fish and Game, and there were a few things that flagged this case as different. For one thing, the alligators, nearing 3 feet in length, weren't abused or ill, as are many of the exotic-animals-as-conversation-pieces that Collins sees. "They seem to be healthy," Collins said over the phone. For another, the perpetrator was a very nice great-grandmother who calls just about everyone "dear" or "darling" and loves to tell stories especially stories about growing up in Tulsa, Okla., where she spent her girlhood collecting snakes, small mammals and lizards that folks in those parts call "mountain boomers."

88. Wild Texas: American Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis) Two of the best locations for viewing alligators in the refuge are Thomas Slough,across from the wildlife Information Center (WIC), and Jones Lake. http://www.wildtexas.com/wildguides/alligator.php

Featured Items Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry Kevin M. Wright A Box of Unfortunate Events: The Trouble Begins (Books 1-3: The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, The Wide Window) Lemony Snicket A Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica Twan Leenders An Identification Guide to the Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galpagos Islands Andy Swash Biomedical and Surgical Aspects of Captive Reptile Husbandry - 2Vol. Set Fredric L. Frye Search Now: American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis American Alligator at Brazos Bend State Park Justin Moore Attaining a length of six to eight feet at adulthood, the American alligator is North America's largest flesh-eating reptile. The alligator's thick and powerful tail, used for propulsion and defense, accounts for half its body length. Similar in appearance to the endangered American crocodile, the American alligator has a stockier build and broader head and snout; unlike crocodiles, alligators' teeth are not visible when their jaws are closed. Alligators inhabit the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and the Carolinas. Their preferred habitat includes shallow lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and rivers. Widespread hunting threatened the species with extinction in the 1960s, causing the American alligator to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act in 1973. Today, the species has made a remarkable recovery, such that controlled hunting is permitted in some areas. The American alligator still receives federal protection as a threatened species. Alligators have an average lifespan of fifty years.

89. Wild Texas: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Austwell, Texas Activities include birding, fishing, hiking, nature study, picnicking, and wildlife observation.Category Regional North America Aransas Travel and Tourism...... is always made worthwhile by the numerous wildlife viewing opportunities available.A friendly word of advice Do not assume that the only alligators in the http://www.wildtexas.com/parks/anwr.php

Featured Items Lance Walheim 101 Fun Things to Do on the Texas Coast Karen Foulk The Historic Seacoast of Texas J. U. Salvant Ghosts Along the Texas Coast Docia Schultz Williams Texas Gulf Coast Petrochemical Directory Randy Peterson Search Now: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Austwell, Texas Tower Shannon Moore Situated on the Texas Gulf coast along San Antonio Bay, the 70,504 acres of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge are host to an exotic array of wildlife, including alligators , javelina (collared peccary), snakes , bobcats and whooping cranes . A 16-mile one-way driving tour takes visitors through the refuge's grassland, oak thicket, freshwater pond, and marshland habitats, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Additional activities include hiking, birding, picnicking, and fishing. Six leisurely hiking trails totaling 4.3 miles are available, but visitors must bring insect repellent as mosquitos are usually abundant. (See Shannon's Notebook for further details.) Public camping is not permitted. Aransas has a well-deserved reputation as one of the prime birding locales in Texas; over 392 species have been cataloged in the area. The refuge's most notable visitor is the endangered

90. Salt Grass Flats - American Alligator wildlife Reptiles alligators Green Anole RedEared Slider Snakes MammalsArmadillo Bobcat River Otter Field Notes Where have you been? http://www.saltgrassflats.com/wildlife/alligator.html

Field Guides Scenic Trips Birds American Bittern American Coot Belted Kingfisher Black-necked Stilt ... Common Moorhen Cormorants Double-crested Neotropical (Olivaceous) Eastern Meadowlark Eastern Phoebe ... Yellow-crowned Night Heron Wildlife Reptiles Alligators Green Anole Red-Eared Slider Snakes Mammals Armadillo Bobcat River Otter Field Notes Where have you been? What wildlife have you seen? What behavior did you observe? Share your experiences here Ask questions of experts. Receive identification help. Post your questions, photos and observations here Email Us Join the update list Click here! The Sibley Guide to Birds contains marvelous illustrations originally drawn by the author using watercolors. This is a great identification guide, not only for adult birds, but juveniles, also. Click here! The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds Eastern Region shows birds in beautiful color photographs and includes in-depth information on each bird. Click here! Birds of North America (Kaufman Focus Guides) features digitally enhanced photographic images to show the characteristics that are sometimes not apparent in photographs. American Alligator The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) has been a successful predator for the last 200 million years.

91. Wildlife Mississippi News Room: Conservation Corner Adult alligators reach maturity at the age of six to seven years. James L. Cumminsis Executive Director of the Mississippi Fish and wildlife Foundation in http://www.wildlifemiss.org/news/columns/1999/05-31.html

Search MFWF Welcome Who are we? Staff Profile Initiatives ... Home Conservation Corner: May 31, 1999 The American Alligator by James L. Cummins The American Alligator, (Alligator mississippiensis), is the largest reptile found in Mississippi. The alligator belongs to the crocodile family and is one of the last surviving members of the dinosaur era. Alligators are found throughout Mississippi's many rivers, creeks, swamps and lakes, but are most common in central and south Mississippi. The alligator can be identified by its large rough back and long, broad snout. Adult alligators are generally black in color and range from 6 to 12 feet in length. The only noticeable difference between adult males and females is size. Adult females will only grow to six or seven feet. Immature alligators may be distinguished by their size and yellowish markings. The alligator is a reptile, therefore it is a cold-blooded animal. The body temperature of the alligator is directly influenced by the outside temperature which surrounds it. During the winter, alligators will seek dens where they will become inactive for a time. The dens are dug under banks and they usually have underwater entrances. The alligator thrives in warm weather situations. During warm weather alligators can often be seen basking in the sun. But alligators cannot tolerate long, direct exposure to the sun during extremely high temperatures. When temperatures become extreme alligators will seek shaded areas or will remain submerged for extended periods. During these periods of hot weather, alligators are mostly active at night when feeding and during the early morning and late afternoon periods.

92. 1998 1/25/1998 The results from year 3 efforts continue to demonstrate endocrine disruptionin wildlife (fish and alligators) for lakes from central Florida. http://www.fcsc.usgs.gov/basis/Ecotoxicology_Program/1998/1998.html

Center for Aquatic Resource Studies Endocrine disrupting effects of chlorinated hydrocarbons in fish and alligators in central Florida. (SIS# 1998) DURATION: Start Date: End Date: INVESTIGATORS: Timothy S. Gross, Nikki Kernaghan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: APPLICATION OF RESEARCH: PROGRESS: 1/25/1998 PROJECT STATUS: Completed U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Biological Resources Home ... Comments

93. US Fish Wildlife Service Southeast Region from the parking area and is equipped with a fixed pair of binoculars which providea spectacular view of both wildlife and habitat. Can I see any alligators? http://lakewoodruff.fws.gov/

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Harold Morrow Project Leader P.O. Box 488 Mud Lake Road DeLeon Springs, FL 32130-0488 FAX: (386) 985-0926 E-mail: lakewoodruff@fws.gov Directions to Refuge Fact Sheet Hunting Regulations Refuge Facts Established: 1964. Acres: 21,552. Located in west Volusia County and Lake County, FL. Two conservation easements totaling 652 acres in Putnam County, FL. Location: the refuge is located 25 miles west of Daytona Beach; 1 block west of U.S. Highway 17 in DeLeon Springs, FL. Natural History Refuge surrounds the 2,200-acre Lake Woodruff, 1,800-acre Lake Dexter, and numerous other waterways including the St. Johns River which forms the western boundary. Concentrations of ducks, wading birds, raptors and deer. Endangered and threatened species protected: manatee, snail kite, wood stork, bald eagle, limpkin, indigo snake, gopher tortoise and American alligator. Freshwater marsh—11,100 acres; hardwood swamp—4,800 acres; upland—3,400 acres; lakes, streams, and canals—1,000 acres. Refuge is included in a wildlife corridor of ecologically sensitive lands along the St. Johns River extending from Wekiva River to Lake George.

94. A Trip To The St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge alligators, snakes and turtles make their homes here, along with racoons, river replenishground water, and provide homes for waterfowl and other wildlife. http://www.1000friendsofflorida.org/PUBS/SAND/trip.asp

A Trip to the St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge The cry of an osprey is the only sound as my nine-year-old daughter and I walk quietly along a path through the golden grasses of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. We have come looking for alligators on this bright March day, and have found instead a wonderland of birds. The quiet, shallow waters of the refuge's broad expanse of salt marsh are alive with ducks and shorebirds. We see canvasback and goldeneye ducks, What’s So Great About Salt Marshes? What you can do: If you live on a waterfront, use a swale and berm system to keep water that might contain lawn and garden pesticides and fertilizers from running off into the water. Build the smallest dock you can, and locate it to minimize its impact on the marsh. Use a central sewer system if it's available. If not, check your septic system frequently to make sure it's working properly. Call your local health department for a list of companies that can maintain your septic system.

95. Saving Wildlife International Status Over one million alligators were killed for their hides in the stateof Florida between 1930 and 1940. Saving wildlife International, Inc. http://swionline.org/animals.html

Scientific name: alligator mississippiensis Status: Threatened Facts: Alligators can grow over 14 feet and can weigh up to 1000 pounds! Their lifespan is up to 50+ years. Alligators and crocodiles can easily be confused. However, they each have their own unique characteristics. Alligators also have a wider snout compared to the more narrow snout of the crocodile. Alligators have pits in the upper jaw, so you cannot see their teeth as well as a crocodile's when their mouths are closed. Alligators are the top predator in the marshlands where they live. They feed on almost anything, including mammals, birds, fish, insects, crustaceans, and even turtles. Range: American Alligators are found throughout the southeast part of the United States from Florida and the Carolinas to Texas and north to Arkansas. Status: Over one m illion alligators were killed for their hides in the state of Florida between 1930 and 1940. The American Alligator has been federally protected since 1967, preceding the endangered species act of 1973. They were removed from the endangered species list in 1987.

96. Perils Of Alligator Mating Season: Florida Environment Radio they're not employees of the Fish and wildlife Commission. So their compensationcomes from the selling of the hide and the meat from the nuisance alligators. . http://www.floridaenvironment.com/programs/fe00529.htm

Radio programs for the week of 27 May 2000 (fe00527 - fe00528) For more information: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Home Page 2000 Alligator Harvest Preps Underway Alligators - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Welcome to ALLIGATOR.net! USFWS The month of May is the peak of alligator mating season, resulting in large 'gators moving between water bodies in search of mates. Their movement makes them more visible, generating many false "nuisance" complaints. Mating season for alligators I'm Kevin Pierce with the Florida Environment. If you've been seeing more alligators recently, that's because it's mating season and some of Florida's biggest gators are up and moving (Steve Stiegler, Assistant Leader, Alligator Management Program, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission).... "Mature males are going to be actively moving around during this time of year so you're more likely to see large alligators." Steve Stiegler is with the State's alligator management program...

97. South Florida - Linkages: Center For Natural Resources Newsletter success and production rates of alligators. One of these studies, done by MatthewChopp, a master’s student at UF with the Department of wildlife Ecology and http://cnr.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/Volume3/Issue12/southfla.htm

Linkages Home Featured Articles: CSG Working Group Meeting 2002 Reviewing the international crocodile and alligator meeting held in Gainesville UF Alligator Research South Florida: Alligators and Everglades Restoration North Central Florida: Health and Biology - Environmental Contaminants and their Effect on Alligator Populations Conservation and Management The comprehensive management plan for the American alligator Human Crocodile Interaction Living with alligators in Florida: dealing with the public's response to nuisance animals Trade and Conservation Market-based approaches to conservation Related Links How to tell... International Perspective ... Past Issues Vol. 3 Issue 12 A publication of the Center for Natural Resources at UF/IFAS, available in print and on the Web. SOUTH FLORIDA Alligators and Everglades Restoration Photo Courtesy UF/IFAS UF collaborates with the U.S. Geological Survey

98. Human Crocodile Interaction - Linkages: Center For Natural Resources Newsletter incidences. Gioeli gives training to master gardener instructors on howto deal with wildlife like armadillos, bats, moles and alligators. http://cnr.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/Volume3/Issue12/hci.htm

Linkages Home Featured Articles: CSG Working Group Meeting 2002 Reviewing the international crocodile and alligator meeting held in Gainesville UF Alligator Research South Florida: Alligators and Everglades Restoration North Central Florida: Health and Biology - Environmental Contaminants and their Effect on Alligator Populations Conservation and Management The comprehensive management plan for the American alligator Human Crocodile Interaction Living with alligators in Florida: dealing with the public's response to nuisance animals Trade and Conservation Market-based approaches to conservation Related Links How to tell... International Perspective ... Past Issues Vol. 3 Issue 12 A publication of the Center for Natural Resources at UF/IFAS, available in print and on the Web. HUMAN CROCODILE INTERACTION Living with Alligators in Florida: Dealing with the Public's Response to Nuisance Animals Hatchlings - Photo Courtesy UF/IFAS Human–alligator conflict management deals with the interface between these reptiles and Florida residents. With the rapid population increase in the state, wildlife managers and extension agents are frequently being asked to deal with nuisance animals.

99. Wildlife Display alligators are ecologically important in the Okefenokee Swamp. Their gator holes(small ponds kept open by digging) benefit many other wildlife species during http://okefenokee.fws.gov/wilddisplay.htm

OKEFENOKEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Wildlife Notes Monthly Notes Animals Guide Wildlife Management Management activities within the refuge serve to preserve the natural qualities of the swamp, to provide habitats for a variety of wildlife, and to offer recreational opportunities for visitors. The swamp's unique environmental qualities are preserved through protection, research and progressive management. Endangered species which are benefited by these management efforts include the red-cockaded woodpecker, American alligator, wood stork, and American bald eagle. Hunting, waterfowl banding, wildlife censuses, vegetative transects and water level recorders are used to monitor and manage wildlife populations and habitat conditions. A wildlife habitat is improved through the use of wildlife clearings, forest thinning and planting, and prescribed burning. Wildlife Notes January Waterfowl: mallards, ring-necked ducks, wood ducks, coots, green-winged teal and hooded mergansers are seen in the prairies along with large numbers of greater sandhill cranes. February Ospreys begin nesting. Watch for aerial courtship displays of red-tailed hawks. Brown-headed nuthatches become active. Wild turkeys seek mates during the latter part of the month.

100. Mobile-Tensaw Delta Wildlife A full account of the area’s wildlife would take volumes, but to get and tree cricketsprovide a contrasting backdrop to the bellows of alligators and grunts http://www.alawild.org/Deltawildlife.htm

Alabama Wildlife Federation 3050 Lanark Road Millbrook, AL 36054 Contact AWF 334-285-4550 Office 334-285-4959 fax Alabama Wildlife Magazine Mobile-Tensaw Delta Special Edition Special Edition Sections History Physiography Wetland Habitat Plants ... Recreation WILDLIFE Bobcat Dennis Holt Equally as impressive as the Delta’s plant composition is its abundance and diversity of animal life. During the Ice Age, around 10,000 years ago, the Delta’s extensive drainage area escaped the colder, harsher conditions of higher latitudes. In essence, it became a vast refuge for species unable to exist further north. Historically, over a hundred species found nowhere else in the world, including turtles, snails, crustaceans, and acquatic insects, lived within the drainage basin. The Delta, as the common point of passage for rivers flowing across the basin, was home range for many of these species. By the beginning of the nineteenth century the vast wilderness along the Mobile, Tensaw, and lower Tombigbee and Alabama rivers was the last stand for our three big mammals: whitetail deer, black bear, and panther. North America’s largest woodpecker, the ivorybill, also nested here. As the great southern forests were cleared for lumber and agriculture, the Delta became a refuge and a last hope for survival for these and other species.

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