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Mosca, CO

Mosca, CO

American alligators, the largest reptiles in North America, grow their entire lives, reaching lengths of over 15 feet and weights well over 1,000 pounds.
Everglades National Park. (Sculpture by Chris Dixon)

Everglades National Park. (Sculpture by Chris Dixon)

Alligators very rarely attack humans, primarily because they prefer smaller prey like fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals much smaller than adult humans.