American alligator

'Frozen' Alligators Ride Out Frigid Temperatures Beneath The Ice

Gators at North Carolina's Swamp Park survive freezing weather by going into brumation, a state similar to hibernation.
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Kidnapper Accused Of Using Alligator To Hold Man Captive

The suspect allegedly sent a ransom photo of the victim with a live reptile on his back.
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