Alligators, Native Texans

Alligators are native wildlife in Texas, and it is not unusual to see one. They are fascinating reptiles, but conflicts can occur when alligators are fed by people. Never feed an alligator, either intentionally or unintentionally. For more information on alligators in Texas go to:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/...

00:00- Intro- alligators are native to Texas
00:17- alligators removed from Endangered Species list, population recovers
00:28- habitat range of alligators in Texas
00:40- people seeing more alligators and urban development in their habitat
01:31- displacement of alligators
01:59- annual cycle of alligators- brumation and mating
02:35- alligators and other crocodilians
03:25- alligator nests
03:57- the dangers of feeding alligators
05:06- most alligators labels as a “nuisance” are euthanized
05:48- alligators not a threat when you keep your distance from them
06:25- alligators are Native Texans and we should respect them

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