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It takes some strategizing to predict this gators path, while trying to stay close enough for a shot, but keep your distance to avoid spooking her. American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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You shouldn't go in the water, and for good reason. I can't imagine this lounging alligator would overlook getting stepped on.Although it surfaces for air occasionally, without the polarized filter, you'd hardly be able to see this one.La Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIM.40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
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1 alligator drawing (5 x 25 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bfAg 168.60.9c
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Highlands Hammock State Park, FL
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Photo by Rick Edwards
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""Did you see that?... You Wish You Saw That."This baby's got the moves... and keeps you guessing.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Phil's 1stPix on 500px"
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This gator has been at it for awhile, and just doesn't want to give up, but I think it's eyes were a little bigger than it's stomach, and that T-shirt is way out of reach.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisLa Chua TrailPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus M.75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
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After a couple million years or so of evolution, give or take a couple million, a quick little U-turn is no big deal.Alexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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New York, New York, United States
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Like so many one time visitors, this gator is just floating over the head spring, looking down into the abyss and making witty observations about how cold it is, or how absolutely clear the water is.Of course, that's no way to explore Alexander; all the good stuff to see is hiding along the banks.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Florida, United States
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This particular juvenile isn't afraid to get a little dirty along the water's edge. At this point, it's probably safe from any hunting herons, but still snack size according to bigger gators.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisSilver River State ParkMarion County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIIOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens 5 July 2021
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Photo taken by Craig ONeal
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Of course, some people would say get out of the water, or jump back in the boat, if you have one, or even paddle on over to the next county. Those people stay on the bank and point, thankfully, and they won't be nearby making too much noise, startling things, or stirring up the bottom.The more distance you have, the better. They can move surprisingly fast. Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Ocala National Forest, Altoona Florida, USASeaLife DC1400
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Sure has got all the right moves... probably one of those gators that is always playing music in her own head. American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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When the temperature is up, the local residents lounge in the water.When you're this big, you don't have to do any tricks, or even move, to still draw quite a crowd.The La Chua Trail stretches from a boardwalk near the Alachua Sink, and runs out into the surrounding prairie marsh and wetlands right along the water's edge. There's very little shade, no gates, fences, or any other barriers between you and the wildlife. American AlligatorLa Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIM.40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
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New York, New York, United States
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American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) in captivity at Australia Zoo near Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. Photographed on 20 February 2010.Note the Easter Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii) sitting on the tail of the alligator.
www.inaturalist.org/observations/30613
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A clever gator uses its natural environment to disguise itself just off the nature trail.The La Chua Trail stretches from a boardwalk near the Alachua Sink, and runs out into the surrounding prairie marsh and wetlands right along the water's edge. There's very little shade, no gates, fences, or any other barriers between you and the wildlife. American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisLa Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIM.40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
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Everyone has heard of the old adage: Let sleeping dogs lie... but I think there should be an easy to remember line about leaving napping gators alone too.I'm drawing a blank; I'll have to get back to you on this one.American AlligatorAlligator mississippiensisLa Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOLYMPUS M.75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II