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Title:
| Animals: Alligators |
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Description:
| Learn about alligators, the largest predator reptile. Find out how many species of these animals exist today in the world. Discover where they live, how they hunt, and how they care for their young. Includes photographs, audio and video files, quizzes, and a worksheet. There is a link to eThemes resources on crocodiles. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Enchanted Learning: All about Alligators
Learn about alligators - the carnivorous reptiles. Learn about the different types, how they differ from crocodiles, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Click on the "Alligator Printout" link to learn more about the animal's anatomy.
ADW: Alligator: Classification
Click on the icon to read about these reptiles habitats, behavior, communication, and their role in ecosystem. Click on the camera icon to view photographs of alligators.
Animal Bytes: American Alligator
Read facts about American alligator.
UF/IFAS AgriGator: The American Alligator
This site has extensive information about American alligators. Scroll down the page and follow links to learn about alligators' habitats, behavior, safety tips, and what to do if you encounter an alligator.
Yak's Corner: The Chinese Alligator
Find out interesting facts about the Chinese Alligator, the smaller cousin of American Alligator.
Crocodilian Species: Chinese Alligator
Learn more about Chinese alligators and their habitat. Click on images to enlarge them.
Whose Toes are Those? White Alligator
This site has photographs of the white alligator and two short movies of an alligator swimming and walking.
NOTE: The site includes ads.
Alligator Photos
Here is a photo gallery with images of American and Chinese alligators. Click on photographs to enlarge them.
The Gator Hale
Read about alligators, find out what is happening on alligator farming, and discover some myths and facts about these reptiles. Learn also how to tell an alligator from a crocodile. Includes photographs.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
This is an official site of an alligator farm. Click on the "Maximo" link to learn about alligators Maximo and Sydney and their life on farms. Select the "Explore the Zoo" link and click on the "Video" to view clips of alligators on the farm.
edHelper: Crocodiles and Alligators
Read how to tell the difference between crocodiles and alligators than take a short quiz.
ABC Teach: Alligator Did you Know Research Cards
These printable cards can be used by teachers and students to write facts about alligators.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Crocodiles
These sites are about the habitat, reproduction, appearance, and diet of the American, Morelet, Nile and Salt Water crocodile. Learn how these animals differ from alligators. Includes photographs, videos, audio clips, and an online quiz.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 3, 4, 8
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