Shutterstock A Hauntingly Beautiful Texas Swamp Caddo Lake proves Texas isn’t all deserts and cattle ranches. Sometimes it’s ...

Isabella is a senior sports journalism major and the Spring 2025 swim and dive reporter. This is her third semester at The Alligator. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on her favorite sports ...

This area in Mushgrove Swamp is best for fishing alligators (Image via Roblox) As stated, the alligator can be slightly hard to catch if you're not at the right location or using the right bait.

"What's funny is when you look at videos of alligators swimming around, they just look fake," he notes. "They look like logs. That's one of the ways they trick prey and stuff. They brought in [the ...

But the swimming spot has been bestowed with an inaccurate name. The property is off the entrance to Alligators Nest, a local swimming hole. Photo: Tropical Property “The bottom boundary is ...

Ah, the classic “You are here” moment, swamp edition. This sign is your passport to a world where alligators might be your new neighbors ... you’re searching for elusive wildlife and rare plants. Keep ...

The scenic shoreline is alive with activities like swimming and volleyball ... protected habitat for a variety of wildlife, including alligators, snakes, deer and more than 200 species of birds.

You would think that an animal that spends so much time in the water would be an expert swimmer — but surprisingly, hippos can’t actually swim! Their bodies are too ... eating grasses and aquatic ...

Herons fish for brunch. Tubby 3m alligators swim away from our intrusion, sometimes blocking popular nearby hiking paths. The largest ones, Ally(gator) and 4m Boss, are fenced in an enclosure near ...

Curious about which U.S. states have the highest alligator populations? From Florida’s swamps to Louisiana’s bayous, these incredible reptiles thrive in warm, wet habitats across several states.