Alligators
This paper will discuss alligators. It will cover kinds of alligators, their habitat, their food and hunting, breeding, the value of their meat and skin, and the dangers of an alligator. There are two kinds of alligators. The first kind of alligator there is, is the Alligator Mississippiensis or the American Alligator. The American Alligator is the largest of all members of the crocodile family. It has a large body, thick limbs, a broad head, and a muscular tail. It can also weigh up to 500 pounds (Mathewson 12). They are poikilothermic or cold-blooded, which means their body temperature moves up and down according to the temperature of their environment. They have no fur or feathers to keep themselves warm(Mathewson 13). The American Alligators habitat is not all uncommon with other reptiles. The alligator spends all time in or around water. In some areas were water level fluctuates, the alligator will dig a hallow in the mud, which will become filled with water. This technique guarantees the alligators access to water at all times and also provides other animals with water. The temperature is also stable so the alligator can avoid the extremes of the winter and summer
In conclusion, alligators are a magnificent reptile and should be respected. But on the other hand alligators could also be a fierce and very dangerous reptile. I hope that you will respect alligators and enjoy their fascinating ways of life. The young alligators feed on insects, shrimp, tadpoles, and frogs ("Alligators" 2). As they mature they eat small fish and snakes. When the alligator is almost fully grown their diet is entirely fish. But when they become an adult they will eat just about anything. The American Alligator mostly hunts when he/she is an adult. When they do, they hunt prey that live in the water, unless threatened, they rarely attack humans (Mathewson 14). Alligators are hunted for skins as well. These are just a couple of the laws and rules. Please respect them! . The holes can be as long as 65 feet long and 6 feet wide (Alligator 228). Alligators eat a wide variety of food. You should not approach an alligator closely. The alligators need a measure of respect.
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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