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Once dangerously close to disappearing, the American Alligator has made an impressive comeback. Designated as a protected species, the alligator now flourishes throughout much of Florida. Conservation efforts have clearly benefited this large reptile and produced a "win-win" scenario for gators, the environment and humans. Now, instead of being hunted and killed for its expensive hide, it is stalked by tourists and nature lovers with cameras and binoculars through swampy territories previously set aside and saved from the encroachment of modern development. One need not "hunt" for alligators in much of Florida. For instance, in the lower peninsula alligators are so populous that quite often they will accidentally find you. Not that they want to, but alligators, like other wild animals, have a habit of exploring or looking for new ranges; this sometimes brings them into backyards, parking lots, golf courses and other areas humans frequent. These encounters are usually uneventful if the alligator is not provoked and it generally will move on, seeking a better, less stressful habitat. For those stubborn opportunists, local and state authorities usually employ relocation services. See "how to tell crocodiles from alligators" on this site. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel single lens reflex (dSLR) camera was employed for most of the photos below. It was equipped with a Sigma zoom lens 200-500 mm, sometimes with a 1.4 tele-extender. All photos on the page are downsized and compressed for loading speed. The high resolution 6.3 megapixel images are archived offline. A click on each picture brings up a larger image. Use your BACK button to return to this page. |
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