Friday, January 3, 2025

January 3, 2025

I am American Alligator
I've been a protected species for quite a while
There are lots of alligators
We're not really endangered -
But people confuse us with endangered crocodiles.

Location: Lake Woodruff WMA

Sources: https://www.evergladesfoundation.org/post/9-amazing-things-you-didn-t-know-about-alligators

Photo and text © 2025 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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