"They eat food that is low on the food chain. They are not the apex predator people think they are ... We are building into ...

Gatorland says the most important tip is to leave alligators alone. Stay away if you see them, and do not feed them. This is ...

It’s officially alligator mating season. While gators are always present in Florida, it’s during this time of year when they are most active. They’ve been known to be more visible and aggressive in ...

Alligators have a crucial role in Florida's ecology. But during the breeding season, female alligators become more aggressive ...

It’s officially alligator mating season. While gators are always present in Florida, it’s during this time of year when they are most active. They’ve been known to be more visible and ...

A new study suggests risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites.

Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a study by ...

More gator interactions are expected this time of year, with it being mating season. Sometimes, however, gators look for love ...

WELL, IT IS ALLIGATOR MATING SEASON, AND A NEW STUDY IS GIVING INSIGHT INTO WHY GATORS MAY ATTACK HUMANS. IT WAS DONE BY RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND CENTER COLLEGE IN KENTUCKY.

Most people were bitten while engaging in moderate-risk behaviors, such as swimming in areas known to be inhabited by gators.

Florida alligators are starting their search for a mate with courtship season this month. As males begin to compete for females and smaller alligators get pushed out of territories, residents may see ...