- An alligator has between 74 and 80 teeth at any given time. As they wear down, they are constantly replaced; a single alligator can go through as many as 3,000 teeth in its lifetime.
- The sex of a hatchling alligator is decided by the temperature within the nest. Temperatures below 86°F produce mostly females, while temperatures above 93°F produce mostly males.
- Alligators dig "gator holes" with their tails, which creates important water refuges that help other animals survive during the dry season.
- Alligators have specialized vibration sensors on their skin that can detect the slightest movement in the water.
- Alligator eyes glow bright red when hit by light at night. This is due to a reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum.
- Despite their heavy appearance, alligators can run up to 30 mph in short bursts on land.
- Alligators were one of the first species listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1967. Their population has rebounded so quickly that they were delisted by 1987.
What color are alligator eyes when a light is shined into them
A, If white then N 26° 19.758′ W 81° 40.928′
B. If red then N 26° 19.958′ W 81° 40.928′
C. If green then N 26° 19.958′ W 81° 40.728′