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An alligator at the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. A new study shows the gators at the Okefenokee have higher levels of mercury in them than other places in the South. Kristen Zemaitis Researchers found ...

This week, I met up with a new friend who took me to her family's swamp property in the Everglades. We explored the swamp, hung out with alligators, and enjoyed tubing on the water. Both Kayla and I ...

The general fear of reptiles is called herpetophobia, and alligators are at the top of most people’s lists. They’re the apex predators of lakes and ponds, with both stealth and power on their side.