When alligator mating season crawls around every spring, the dangerous predators are increasingly present in Florida.

The American alligator is native to the swamps, streams, rivers, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These ancient animals aren’t usually aggressive, but they’re powerful apex predators, and ...

Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s ...

Florida's alligator mating season, from April to June, sees increased alligator activity and potential for human encounters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises against ...

Alligators in Florida are most active from April through September, which includes their mating and hatchling seasons. Female alligators become more protective and aggressive during hatchling season, ...

If you've lived in Florida for long enough, you likely know that coexisting with alligators is a part of life in the Sunshine State. As long as you keep your distance and never feed one if it crosses ...