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Adult American Alligator

By Geology and Ecology of National Parks
Between lilypads, an adult American Alligator lies half submerged beneath the water. In the ecosystem of Wet Prairies, Alligators often hid beneath the water so that they can ambush their prey.
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An adult male American Alligator lurks in a Wet Prairie waiting to attack its prey. Photo courtesy of Aria Tan. 

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Photo courtesy of Aria Tan and Jason Rosales.