Alligators in Outer Banks North Carolina: What You Need to Know Now - Away State Journal
Alligators are notable for their ability to inhabit climates that are considerably more temperate than those of most other crocodilians. Although they generally prefer subtropical to tropical regions, they are also capable of surviving colder winters in the northern parts of their range.
WRAL: U.S. 64 at Alligator River reopens after drivers forced to detour 80 miles to reach Outer Banks
U.S. Highway 64 was closed in both directions in Tyrell County, slowing the Friday afternoon trip to the Outer Banks. The suggested detour added about 80 miles to the trip. Posted 5:17 p.m. Jul 14, ...
U.S. 64 at Alligator River reopens after drivers forced to detour 80 miles to reach Outer Banks
Alligators are carnivorous and live along the edges of permanent bodies of water, such as lakes, swamps, and rivers. They commonly dig burrows in which they rest and avoid weather extremes. The average life span of alligators is about 50 years in the wild.
Alligators are an important part of the Everglades ecosystem and are considered a keystone species of Everglades National Park. While American alligators are not considered endangered, they can be threatened by habitat lost due to wetland drainage and development.
The best way to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile is by looking at the mouth. Alligators have a wide, round snout, while crocodiles have a long, thin snout. Crocodiles also have two large teeth that stick out when their mouth is closed.
