61. Should You Be Afraid Of Alligators When Water-skiing? are rare. alligators, like most wildlife, are naturally afraid of people(unless they are used to people feeding them). A lake full http://www.ecofloridamag.com/askeditor_alligators.htm

Should you be afraid of alligators when water-skiing? Q: I will be going to Disney World with my family in November, and we will be waterskiing on the big lake the hotels are on. I don't remember the name of the lake, but here is my question: Should we be afraid of alligators in the water? We heard they do sometimes get in the lake. My son is scared to death, and now it is on my mind. We will be at the Sammy Duval ski center. Should we be concerned? Jeanne A: That's a really good question, Jeanne. I have been told that any body of fresh water in Florida is likely to have alligators in it. Many natural areas, such as state parks, post "no swimming" signs because of the presence or possible presence of alligators in lakes and rivers. The mere presence of alligators doesn't mean you'll be attacked, but who wants to take chances, right? That said, your chances of an alligator attack are rare. Alligators, like most wildlife, are naturally afraid of people (unless they are used to people feeding them). A lake full of water-skiing people may be enough to keep an alligator at bay. Here are some other thoughts to share with your son: There are many top water-skiers in Florida, and they wouldn't continue in their sport if they were constantly in danger.

62. Alligator At Brevard Zoo - Brevard County Florida! Florida alligators Brevard Zoo Florida wildlife Brevard County Florida MelbourneBrevard county brevard county alligators alligator wildlife outdoors alligator http://www.gobrevard.com/gator.htm

63. American Alligators In Florida An evaluation of nightlight counts of alligators. Proceedings of the Annual Conferenceof the Southeastern Association of Fish and wildlife Agencies 32291-302 http://biology.usgs.gov/s t/noframe/d052.htm

64. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Titusville Florida drive. Wading birds, shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl, alligators, otters,and other species of wildlife frequent the area. The Cruickshank http://www.nbbd.com/godo/minwr/

MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE This NBBD.COM-Titusville website contains programs, details and links that supplement and support the official website. Located on the John F. Kennedy Space Center, east of Titusville, Florida. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) was established on August 28, 1963. The Refuge, managed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides a buffer zone for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in their quest for space exploration. Approximately one half of the Refuge's 140,000 acres consists of brackish estuaries and marshes. The remaining lands consist of coastal dunes, scrub oaks, pine forests and flatwoods, and palm and oak hammocks. The refuge is a gateway to the Great Florida Birding Trail The Refuge co-hosts the each November. The refuge is part of NASA and the Kennedy Space Center . Portions are closed during the launch of shuttles Map and description of areas accessible to the public. The Merritt Island NWR Comprehensive Planning Process Beginning Birding Tours have resumed. ... Welcome Back Songbirds Festival - April 26. Refuge is open 7 days a week - dawn to dusk. VIC open M-F: 8-4:30; Sat: 9-5

65. South Carolina Wildlife Check out some of these wildlife facts! alligators. Tree Frogs Green Anoles.Sea Turtles. Dolphins. Feathered Friends. Additional Points of Interest. http://www.midnet.sc.edu/clis/geib/

South Carolina's Wildlife New to the area? South Carolina is fortunate to have a great variety of wildlife. The state Wildlife and Marine Resources Department operates a comprehensive wildlife management program to restore game populations. There are large numbers of white-tailed deer, opossum, rabbit, and raccoon living in the area, as well as a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish including clams, oysters, shrimp, crab, shad, bass, carp, crappie, and trout. In addition to these animals, there are many interesting species inhabiting the state that may be a little different from those that you are used to. Check out some of these wildlife facts! Alligators Sea Turtles Dolphins Feathered Friends ... A few words about bugs..... Alligators Take a good look at that log floating in a pond, because, chances are that it's not a log but an alligator. Alligators are indigenous to South Carolina and are found in lakes, swamps, and slow-moving streams. To get more information on alligators, click on the links below. American Alligator Fact Sheet http://www.uga.edu/~srel/gators.htm

66. Parks & Wildlife - CHAPTER 65 of those populations listed on the United States List of Endangered wildlife (50CFR this chapter governs the taking, possession, and sale of alligators to the http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pa/pa0006500.html

CHAPTER 65. ALLIGATORS In this chapter: (1) "Alligator" means a living or dead American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). (2) "Alligator hunter" means a person who takes an alligator, an alligator egg, or any part of an alligator. (3) "Possess" means the act of having in possession or control, keeping, detaining, restraining, or holding as owner or as agent, bailee, or custodian for another. (4) "Take" means the act of hooking, netting, snaring, trapping, pursuing, shooting, killing, capturing, or collecting by any means or device and includes the attempt to take by the use of any method. (5) "Resident" means an individual who has resided continuously in this state during the six months preceding the individual's application for any license or permit issued under this chapter. (6) "Nonresident" means an individual who is not a resident. Except for regulation of those populations listed on the United States List of Endangered Wildlife (50 C.F.R. Part 17), special permits issued under Chapter 43 of this code, revocation or suspension of licenses or permits under Subchapter F, Chapter 12, of this code, or contracts for the removal of reptiles entered into under Section 81.404 of this code, this chapter governs the taking, possession, and sale of alligators to the exclusion of other regulatory and licensing laws. (a) The commission may regulate by proclamation the taking, possession, propagation, transportation, exportation, importation, sale, and offering for sale of alligators, alligator eggs, or any part of an alligator that the commission considers necessary to manage this species.

67. Parks & Wildlife Sections TOC Parks wildlife CHAPTER 65. alligators § 65.001. Definitions § 65.002. Application§ 65.003. Regulations § 65.004. Scientific Studies § 65.005. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pa/pa0006500toc.html

CHAPTER 65. ALLIGATORS Texas Legislature Online Legislation House ... Statutes Home This site is maintained by Web Administrator The Texas Statutes Revised: 31 May 2002

68. Richard Osborne In Florida, Wildlife A Little Florida wildlife. I also wanted to see the local wildlife.You can't go to Florida not see alligators in the wild, can you? http://members.aol.com/rosbo77/wildlife.htm

A Little Florida Wildlife These herons were also very tame waiting to be thrown titbits instead of fishing for food. In the Hillsboro River National Park alligators swam past unconcerned. Until, that is, a group of kids started shouting at the tops of their voices at which point sensible 'gators just dipped below the surface. Not in the wild; this manatee is in a zoo in Tampa which rehabilitates injured animals before releasing them back into the wild. In the same zoo were alligators thought too large to be near the tourists at Hillsboro. This was a very large, very mean 'gator. Far more calm was this owl, I forget which type he was. I've also written a page about the Strawberry Classic Car Show railroads back to front page

69. In Harmony - FAQ - Pesticides - Wildlife wildlife at a Superfund site might be expected to have some health professor LouisGuillette and his colleagues see similar problems with alligators at other http://www.inharmony.com/FAQ/Pesticides/Wildlife/wildlife.html

We know there are problems with reproductive health among humans. It's hard to know what the cause is. But we know that if the problem is the environment, it's going to show up first in species with shorter life cycles than ours. —Robert Kavlock, of the EPA's Developmental Toxicology Division. Scientists are hard pressed to understand how a diverse order of animals that has been on Earth for 200 million years should be highly vulnerable to an environmental change so subtle that experts can not agree what it is. —The San Francisco Chronicle In lab studies, female rats exposed to vinclozolin, a synthetic chemical widely used to kill fungus on fruit, gave birth to males with female traits. The plight of Lake Apopka's alligators is an extraordinary case of what some scientists say is a widespread problem. Wildlife at a Superfund site might be expected to have some health complications, but [University of Florida professor Louis] Guillette and his colleagues see similar problems with alligators at other Florida lakes, only to a lesser degree. In fact, every lake that Guillette's team has examined has shown unexpectedly low alligator egg viability.

70. Florida Endangered Wildlife - America Alligator, An Endangered of the high ground in the Everglades can be traced to the work of alligators. FloridaBay, most crocodiles now nest in Crocodile Lake Nation wildlife Refuge on http://www.2few.org/html/american_alligator.htm

71. Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park Tour Map Alligator alligators are found throughout the entire Southeastern United States including;Alabama, Arkansas, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana http://www.nccentral.com/wildlifepark/homosassatour/gator.htm

Alligators are found throughout the entire Southeastern United States including; Alabama, Arkansas, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. They usually occupy freshwater swamps and marshes but are also found in rivers lakes and smaller bodies of water. Occasionally found in brackish water around mangrove swamps alligators can tolerate a reasonable degree of salinity though they lack the buccal salt-secreting glands present in crocodiles. It was once common to see male alligators 5 to 6 meters in length however today it is rare to see one over 4.5 meters. Females are much smaller reaching an average length of only 3 meters. The alligator snout is broad with the edge of the upper jaw overlapping the teeth of the lower jaw. The juveniles are miniature versions of their parents having what is known as disruptive camouflage. They have bright yellow bands across a black background. As juveniles get older their black and yellow coloring fades to brown and green. Their eyes are silvery in color. Adults generally take one of two forms: long and thin or short and stocky Alligator populations were dwindling up until the legal protection of the 1960's. Their belly skin produces a high quality leather, this led to increased hunting pressures early in the century especially in Louisiana and Florida. The species has recovered well thanks to properly controlled conservation and sustainable use programs. The populations have improved considerably and are now only considered to be threatened in some states by habitat destruction.

72. Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park - Florida Attraction Informational educational programs are offered daily on West Indian manatees,alligators, crocodiles, Florida snakes and other wildlife. http://www.nccentral.com/hswildlife.htm

The starting point of a lifetime experience The Park is home to a large number of native Birds alligators and crocodiles, snakes Cougar, bear, hippo, bobcat and much more Click the list to the right to explore all parts of the Homosassa Wildlife Park. Including Our Manatee Cam and Virtual Tour Manatee Gallery Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, a showcase for Florida Wildlife, offers visitors an excellent opportunity to observe native animals, birds and plants in their natural setting. Informational educational programs are offered daily on West Indian manatees, alligators, crocodiles, Florida snakes and other wildlife. Walk along a naturally beautiful boardwalk and view many Florida species such as cougars, bear, white-tailed deer, bobcats, otters and fox. Visit the NEW majestic birds of prey area and view many other varieties of birds, including wood ducks, pelicans, herons and egrets. A natural spring, from which millions of gallons of water bubble every hour, complete with the Park's "fish bowl" the centerpiece of this 180-acre park.

73. Silver Springs Natural Wildlife Attraction These rides allow you to view additional wildlife. There is a variety of wildlifein this park. There are plenty of alligators to view and watch. http://www.orlandotouristinformationbureau.com/themeparks/silversprings.htm

Silver Springs is a 350 acre nature theme park.This natural attraction offers a wide variety of Wildlife Education, field trips, animal presentations, guided and self-guided tours, hands on presentations with native and exotic animal species. Attractions: Glass Bottom Boats: A dramatic tour of seven major spring formations,including Mammoth Spring, the world's largest artesian spring. Jungle Cruise: An exotic voyage featuring a boat excursion down the Fort King Waterway. Animals from six continents line the banks of the river, including giraffes, zebra, emus and sable antelope. Lost River Voyage: This ride transports guest back in time to wild Florida as it was thousands of years ago. Cypress trees line the banks of the river where alligators, heron and osprey bask. Jeep Safari: Carries passengers deep into one of Florida's primeval forests aboard zebra-striped jeeps and trams. One of the ride's highlights include a trip through a pond containing live alligators.

74. Export Of Live American Alligators States, as well as a review of whether or not the export may be detrimental toany wildlife or plant population into which the American alligators may be http://aquanic.org/newsltrs/federal/gator.htm

Export of Live American Alligators DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Notice: Exports of Live American Alligators Contact: Kenneth Stansell, 703-358-2095 Comment Date: 08/25/97 *Notices* (FEDREGISTER 62 FR 34074 06/24/97; 217 lines.) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Exports of Live American Alligators AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. DATES: The Service will consider all information and comments received by August 25, 1997. ADDRESSES: Please send comments to Chief, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 430, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Express and messenger deliveries should be addressed to the same address. Materials received will be available for public inspection by appointment from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday, at the Office of Management Authority. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Stansell, Chief, Office of Management Authority, phone 703-358-2095, fax 703-358-2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management Authority has recently received requests from the Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that the Service review the criteria for issuance of permits for commercial export of live American alligators and to restrict issuance of permits until a review is completed. Both States have a number of conservation concerns about the export of these animals. In addition, the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group has provided the Service with information that emphasizes the serious ecological consequences of establishing feral populations of exotic species of crocodilians, especially in areas with native crocodilians.

75. Citrus County - The GEM Of Florida's Nature Coast! Educational programs are offered daily on West Indian Manatees, alligators,crocodiles, Florida snakes and other wildlife. Let us tell you more .. http://www.floridawelcome.com/fnc/fnc-wildlife.html

Wildlife More than one-third of Citrus County's 682 square miles are protected as federal, state or county protected areas, providing habitat to 27 species of mammals, 41 species of reptiles, 35 species of fish, and 68 species of birds. Of those, 12 species of birds and mammals are considered by the state or federal government to be threatened or endangered, including the Southern bald eagle, the manatee, the scrub jay, the red cockaded woodpecker, and the Florida black bear. Because the wildlife is protected, it is not unusual to see egrets, herons and other majestic birds strolling across backyards and waiting patiently as fishermen clean their catches dockside. You can view alligators as they leisurely sun themselves on logs as you boat along Citrus County's various rivers and lakes. Or, take an airboat ride and discover even more of Citrus County's natural beauty. Want to see even more wildlife? Visit Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, a showcase for Florida wildlife, where visitors have the rare opportunity to observe native animals, birds and plants in their natural setting. Educational programs are offered daily on West Indian Manatees, alligators, crocodiles, Florida snakes and other wildlife. Let us tell you more.....

76. Wildlife Locations S Florida, Everglades This trail parallels a canal. wildlife includes deer, snakes, alligators,raccoons. A few birds, especially ibises and hawks. Trail http://www.southalley.com/everglades.html

South Florida Wildlife Viewing Locations This webpage is a guide to locations for wildlife viewing in south Florida including Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Introduction I moved to south Florida in July 2000 after having lived mainly in Chicago. I am fascinated by all the wildlife here, so I have been taking lots of photos and putting them up on my website. Photos were taken with Pentax Spotmatic or Spotmatic II. All the photos were taken by me. All creatures in the photos are alive, wild and not restrained. This website developed by Tom Spinker see Home Page for e-mail address I make no warranties as to the accuracy of any of the information on this website. Webpage released: 7 Feb 2002 This page last updated: 28 Feb 2003 Home Snakes Lizards First we cover areas other than those along the Main Park Road in Everglades National Park. (When I tried to put everything on one map it got too crowded). Here is a crude map of the south tip of Florida: North is to the top. The red line which runs east-west across the map from the Naples to Miami is US 41, also known as Tamiami Trail.

77. Wildlife Once an alligator grows larger than 4 feet, it is safe from predators.Without even knowing it, alligators help their wildlife friends. http://www.digitalrealtyinc.com/wildlife.htm

Introduction to the Lakes Wildlife Discussion Group Another natural resource that graces Central Florida's lakes, rivers and wetlands is a large variety of wildlife. There exists an array of fascinating creatures that depend on the undisturbed wilderness of the swamps and marshes to nest and feed. It is our hope that people will learn to respect these animals and their home sites rather than disrupt and destroy them. Every species plays a very important role in their food web, acting as the watch guard to nature's delicate balance by their mere existence. Gopher Turtle Florida has many varieties of turtles. They, too, serve an important role in the food chain. The Gopher Tortoise , the only land tortoise in the eastern United States, is declining in population rapidly due to human intervention and development. Ninety percent of the gopher tortoises live in Florida. His flattened shovel-like forelimbs and elephant-like hind legs easily recognize him. They live in dry-sandy areas where they make burrows averaging 14 feet in length and 6 feet in depth, allowing the tortoise to turn around at any point. They eat native grasses, legumes, prickly pear cactus and blackberries. Their burrows serve as shelter for many other forms of wildlife such as the endangered indigo snake, skunk, opossum, fox, rabbit, armadillo, quail and the burrowing owl. They are considered a species of special concern. Mammals You may have the pleasure of encountering a River Otter in the lakes. These playful creatures are at home on land or in the water. On land it moves in quick inchworm like fashion, while in the water it tucks its hind legs to its sides, using webbed toes for powerful swimming and its tapered tail as a rudder. This carnivorous creature feeds on fish, frogs, crayfish, rabbits, ducks and aquatic insects

78. Predator Attacks Escalate As Americans Encroach On Wildlife Habitat on wildlife Habitat Joan Lowy Scripps Howard News Service August 27, 2001 It hasbeen a year of jaws and claws Sharks biting surfers, alligators dragging away http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/08/0827_wirepredators.html

Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter Also see: Today's Top Stories This Story E-mail this story Sponsored in part by Predator Attacks Escalate as Americans Encroach on Wildlife Habitat Joan Lowy Scripps Howard News Service August 27, 2001 It has been a year of jaws and claws: Sharks biting surfers, alligators dragging away toddlers, bears mauling campers, and cougars attacking skiers and bicyclists. Actually, 2001 is not much different from last year despite several high-profile incidents, but the trend over the past decade is strikingly clear: Close encounters of the predator kind are on a definite upswing and so are injuries and deaths. Grizzly Bear Grizzly bears, like this one in Yellowstone National Park, have been responsible for 18 deaths in the last decade. Photograph by Michael T. Sedam/CORBIS More News Diary of the Planet The Environment Travel National Geographic Today Special Series Digital Lifestyles: feature by Sony EarthPulse National Geographic Out There ... Mount Everest Expedition The 1990s was the worst decade ever for shark, bear, alligator, and cougar attacks in North America. Deaths and injuries to people from all four of these large predators are still extremely rare but not as rare as they once were. While there are several factors behind the phenomenon, wildlife experts say the overriding reason for the increase is that there are simply a lot more people than there used to be and they are encroaching on wildlife habitat everywhere.

79. Florida Ecology Information - Florida Ecosystems And Wildlife Directions. Media Room. Eco Questions. Do we have any alligators on the property?Yes, we do. Small gators are sighted in the Visitor Center's pond on occasion. http://www.foreverflorida.com/p_info/alligators.html

Home History Activities Eco Info ... Media Room Eco Questions Do we have any Alligators on the property? Yes, we do. Small gators are sighted in the Visitor Center's pond on occasion. Larger gators can be seen from both the horseback riding and Cracker Coach Tours as they both take you through beautiful Florida wetlands

80. Florida Wildlife - Alligators Pictures of Florida's Wild Animals Alligator. Most people outsideof Florida can't believe we have wild alligators running around. http://decktech.net/floridawildlife/alligator.html

Pictures of Florida's Wild Animals Alligator Most people outside of Florida can't believe we have wild alligators running around. These guys live in every part of the state, as long as they can get some kind of swamp, and get into all kinds of messes. Generally afraid of humans, you have to look for them, as they are masters at hiding. A relic of the past, they don't need to evolve. They are almost perfectly suited to do what they do. They are armor plated up top, have sharp teeth, are very strong, and possess one mean tail. One last thing. DO NOT FEED ALLIGATORS , this makes them unafraid of humans and as benign as they generally are, they are natural killers, and could easily kill a person if desired. Master of Disguise! Ridged armored back. I've touched Alligator backs, you can NOT believe how tough these things are! In all his glory. Here I risk life and limb to get a picture of a full grown adult. He was about 12-14 feet, and I'm guessing 1500 pounds. Make sure you look at the back and that armor. Believe it or not, the stories about an Alligator's speed are true. They can "explode" at a moment's notice into a short burst of probably 30+ mph. Get the full picture!

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