Alligators by danapommet
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For those of you that know me, I would rather be sneaking around a swamp or local waterway. These are jumbo alligators that lose a lot of body temperature, on a chilly night and have to get along with each other the next day, in the sunshine, to bring up their body temperature. Notice how well fed these guys look. Alligators first appeared on planet earth during the Oligocene period about 37 million years ago. The name alligator is an anglicized form of 'el lagarto', the Spanish term for "lizard". A large adult American alligator's weight and length is 800 pounds (360 kg) and 13 feet (4.0 m) long, but they can grow to 14.5 feet (4.4 m) long and weigh over 1,000 pounds (450 kg). The largest ever recorded was found in Louisiana, US and measured 19 feet 2 inches (5.84 m). In 1937, a one year-old specimen was brought to the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia from Germany. It is now 76 years old. Info from Wikipedia. Photos taken November 2008. Zoom will not increase the size but will enhance the details greatly.
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Dana
Comments (36)
mgtcs
WOW...This is a dangerous place Dana, splendid capture my friend, fascinating photo!
Isabelle711
They all look like they are smiling. :)))))) Most interesting info on these very large fellows. :))))) Most excellent in details. :))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
netot
When you see them relax in the sun or walking lazily, never imagined how quickly these guys can move when they attack. Excellent capture Dana! Our anniversary is on August 10, so you have been the first to congratulate us, thank you very much :)
jendellas
They always look as if they are smirking at you. Amazing to see them all!!
junge1
Great captures and information Dana!
durleybeachbum
Super photos of these relaxed folk. They always look smug to me!
blinkings
Very interesting Dana. We have Saltwater Crocs over here but not alligators....I'm guessing the same level of caution applies to either!!!!!!
whaleman
Oh no! Isn't that where all those girls were sunbathing? hee hee
Jean_C
Superb capture of these animals, and very interesting infos!
Katraz
No ones going to steal there spot on the beach.
Chipka
I have SO MUCH catching up to do in your gallery, but I figure this is a good place to start. And what a place! Alligator Central! I love seeing prehistoric lizards, although these guys (and gals) probably don't consider themselves to be prehistoric. I love the scaly detail and all of the alligator-ish glory of this shot. Wonderful details overall, and a great, somewhat menacing mood! These do look rather well fed, and somewhat smug, as Andrea noted. Brilliant shot!
jayfar
They look really peaceful and innocent but I wouldn't want to get anywhere near them.
Faemike55
Very cool photos I think they are very cool creatures
Leije
These creatures are always impressive, excellent shots and collage and thanks for the infos, Dana !
rainbows
Too close for comfort for me dear Dana, A wonderful couple of shots. Brilliant creatures, Hugs for all day. Di. xx
dakotabluemoon
Wow look at those nasty teeth they have very cool pic hon but stay out of the pen they will have u for lunch lol.
morningglory
Terrific capture of these swamp creatures, Dana.
eekdog
cool shot, glad i'm not lunch. would be difficult to fish at that dock eh?
alanwilliams
must say they make an interesting SNAP
bobrgallegos
Great capture of these awesome creatures Dana!
MrsRatbag
Wow, look at all those teeth! Wonderful capture, and I hope you were in a safe viewing spot.
MagikUnicorn
G o r g e o u s they look ALL STONE ;-)
Erestorfan
Oh, taken in 2008...I thought that maybe after they enlarged the pond near your house that these guys had moved in, LOL!!! Great pics!! And yes, they do look VERY well fed!!! Wishing you an air-conditioned weekend!!
sandra46
gorgeous image!
goodoleboy
Oh, terrific clarity, composition and skin textures in this outstanding capture of that handsome bunch, out there warming their innards, Dana. Everytime I see or hear the word alligator I think of shoes for some reason. Incidentally, this reminds me of several similar shots I have of turtles sitting on rafts, warming themselves in the sun. And thanks for the information on the alligators.
flavia49
fabulous shots
dragonmuse
Very interesting :)
ia-du-lin
cool captures, great alligator scenes
m_j_s
Cool shots Dana!
mickeyrony
Ho ho This is not the place to playing cards lol..... he he he..... Always nice pictures to blows us my friend . Tanks to share your beauties ((5++))