Love is in the air in the Lowcountry — at least if you’re an alligator. It’s April, which means alligator mating season is officially underway in South Carolina. Gators begin “courting” in April and ...

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 American alligator is native to the swamps, streams, rivers, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These ancient animals aren’t usually aggressive, but they’re powerful apex predators, and ...