An officer from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office wrangled an aggressive alligator, a frightening reminder of the annual ...

A park in Central Florida was forced to close on Sunday morning after an “aggressive” alligator was spotted. According to Mount Dora Police Department’s Facebook page, Palm Island Park had to shut ...

Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s ...

A family in a residential neighborhood found themselves face-to-face with an aggressive alligator that had entered their garden, forcing them back inside and alerting local authorities. Alligators ...

At a glance, alligators and crocodiles look nearly identical. Both are massive reptiles with armored skin, powerful jaws and a prehistoric lineage that ...

The 9-foot reptile was taken to a gator farm, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said on social media. “It’s gator mating season,” sheriff’s officials said on social media. “This means they could be ...

It's that time of year when Florida alligators can be more aggressive than usual, so Treasure Coast residents and visitors should be more cautious, especially around freshwater bodies such as canals, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they’ve got the reputation to prove it.

Advocates say commercial alligator farming has helped preserve a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their skins.