Definitions for american alligator
amer·i·can al·li·ga·tor

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1. American alligator, Alligator mississipiensisnoun

   large alligator of the southeastern United States

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1. american alligator

   The American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a large reptile native to the southeastern United States including Florida, Louisiana, and Georgia. It is one of the two living species of the genus Alligator, belonging to the family Alligatoridae. This alligator is characterized by its broad snout, armored body, and powerful tail which it uses for swimming and defense. They are usually found in freshwater environments such as ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, and swamps. The species is known to be opportunistic feeders, with diets varying based on their age and size. It can grow up to 13-15 feet in length and can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. The American Alligator is also known for its strong parental care, with females often guarding their nests and young ones.

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1. American alligator

   The American alligator, sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the southeastern United States. It is one of two living species in the genus Alligator within the family Alligatoridae and larger than the other extant alligator species, the Chinese alligator. It is a species in which the males measure 3.4 m to 4.6 m in length, and can weigh 453 kg. Females are smaller, measuring around 3 m. The American alligator inhabits freshwater wetlands, such as marshes and cypress swamps from Texas to North Carolina. It is distinguished from the sympatric American crocodile by its broader snout, with overlapping jaws and darker coloration, and is less tolerant of seawater but more tolerant of cooler climates than the American crocodile which is found only in tropical climates. Alligators are apex predators and consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Hatchlings feed mostly on invertebrates. Alligators also play important roles in wetland ecosystems through the creation of "alligator holes" which provide wetter or drier habitats for other organisms. During the breeding season, males bellow and use infrasound to attract females. Eggs are laid in a nest of vegetation, sticks, leaves, and mud in a sheltered spot in or near the water. Young are born with yellow bands around their bodies and are protected by their mother.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of american alligator in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of american alligator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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