American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) - Disney's Animal Kingdom - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The American Alligator, scientifically named Alligator mississippiensis, is a large reptile native to the southeastern United States and a prominent member of the order Crocodylia. Belonging to the family Alligatoridae, it shares this group with only one other species, the Chinese alligator. The American Alligator is an apex predator in its ecosystem and plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of its habitat.

Adult American Alligators are easily recognizable by their massive size, with males averaging around 11 to 15 feet in length and females being slightly smaller. They have a distinctive armored body with a muscular tail, strong limbs, and a broad snout. Their skin is rugged, dark gray or black with a rough texture, providing effective camouflage and protection.

These alligators primarily inhabit freshwater environments like swamps, marshes, rivers, and lakes. They are well-adapted to life in the water, with their eyes and nostrils positioned on top of their head, allowing them to see and breathe while the rest of the body is submerged.

American Alligators are opportunistic feeders, preying on a wide range of animals, including fish, birds, turtles, and mammals. They play a significant role in their ecosystems, not only as predators but also as ecosystem engineers. Their nesting activities contribute to creating and maintaining wetlands, which serve as vital habitats for numerous other species.

Once on the brink of extinction due to hunting and habitat loss, conservation efforts under the Endangered Species Act have led to a remarkable recovery of the American Alligator. Today, it stands as a success story for wildlife conservation and management. The conservation status of the American Alligator is listed as Least Concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

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‧ Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
‧ Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
‧ ISO – 800
‧ Aperture – f/5.6
‧ Exposure – 1/160 second
‧ Focal Length – 165mm

The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.

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Taken in: United States / Florida / Oak Island (show map)

Taken on: May 23, 2016

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Camera: Nikon D7200, f/5.6, 1/160 sec, 165mm (=247mm), ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D7200
Lens:	18.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	165mm (35mm equivalent: 247mm)
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Saturation:	High
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)
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