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22 godz. temu · Alligator at Orton Pond Close-Up. Orton Pond is a 688-acre lake in Brunswick County, North Carolina, roughly halfway between Leland and Southport. It is believed to have one of the highest populations of alligators in North Carolina. The pond is part of the storied Orton Plantation, a historic rice plantation established in the early 18th ...
29 mar 2022 · The American alligator, ranging from a modest 77 kilograms (170 pounds) to a hefty 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds) can grow up to about 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) long. Exclusive to the United States, these alligators are found in states like Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Today, the American alligator is a common sight in the lakes, swamps and rivers along the Gulf of Mexico, the entire state of Florida, and the coastal regions of the southeastern US northward to NC.
Overview. American alligators occur naturally in North Carolina, inhabiting bay lakes, rivers, creeks, marshes, swamps and ponds, with local populations distributed in patches along the coast. Although they lack the salt-secreting glands of their crocodile cousins, they are often observed in brackish waters and even occasionally on beaches.
American alligators occur naturally in North Carolina, inhabiting bay lakes, rivers, creeks, marshes, swamps and ponds, with local populations distributed in patches along the entire coast. Alligators become less common in coastal NC as you move from south to north.
Investigation of the factors influencing the distribution and abundance of alligators in North Carolina could shed light on the species’ response to rapid environmental change in the region. We conducted a two-phase study: 1) to assess the distribution of alligators
Habitat/Range: Alligators range along the coastal regions of southeast North Carolina where they are usually seen in large streams, canals, ponds, lakes, marshes, swamps, and tidal estuaries. Reproduction: Alligators breed from mid-May to late September.
