Bundle up, Florida! A cold front has arrived, bringing wind, storms and chilly temperatures to the Sunshine State. Unusually cold weather can affect animals, especially cold-blooded reptiles. How do ...

Florida is home to an estimated 1.3 million alligators. Alligator mating season begins in April and they are most active when temperatures are between 82 and 92 degrees. Lake Okeechobee has the ...

I received the following questions about American alligators, which have spent most of their time in a dormant state since autumn. Q. How old do alligators get in the wild? A. Determining the age of ...