Family Photos, Alligator

Family Photos, Alligator

No momma or other full size gators this day. However, the waters were filled with youngsters.

Family Photos, Alligator
Family Photos, Alligator

Most here are first year babies, under a foot (.3 meters).

Family Photos, Alligator
Family Photos, Alligator

Above is probably a 2 year old (2  feet – .6 meters). For the first three years they will grow about a foot a year. Growth is much slower after that.

Family Photos, Alligator
Family Photos, Alligator

What we can’t see here is the adult female. She was probably off in the reeds, just watching the kids.

 

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