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 ...

When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they’ve got the reputation to prove it. Tough as they are, though, the cold-blooded reptiles are not immune to ...

The cold winter months are the most difficult time of year for many animal species. To cope with the challenges of falling temperatures and a lack of food, some of them undergo a period of dormancy.

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 ...

Florida is home to a whopping 1.3 million alligators and mating season is underway. During breeding season, male gators become more aggressive and cover more ground in search of a mate or because a ...