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Alligators Go Hunting

Love is in the air. But this Cupid can bite. It is the peak of alligator mating season in Florida. And while the mature males in Florida's million-strong alligator population are out seeking mates, encounters with us humans much more likely. Henry Dutton is a State Alligator Biologist (Henry Dutton, Alligator Management Section Leader, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)...

Alligators and Fear

We're right about at the peak of alligator mating season in Florida, which means the larger males are traveling from spot to spot, hoping to find mates--many of them. These travels often put the gators on collision courses with people as they meander through neighborhoods, cross roads and show up in spots usually gator-free. Alligator biologist Harry Dutton...

Scientists who monitor Florida's alligator population are watching with great interest, the mating season underway right now, for the impact it will have on the present and future alligator population. Biologist Henry Dutton says the official estimate is about one million Florida alligators...

As Alligator experts keep track of the mating season, at its peak right now, they're also keeping an eye on a situation at Lake Griffin near Leesburg. State alligator biologist Henry Dutton explains...

Alligators where you least expect them

Now is just about the peak of alligator mating season in Florida, and mature males are roaming all over in search of mates. That's what's behind an increase in encounters between gators and humans in places they're least expected. Alligator biologist Henry Dutton...