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.

Alligators are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. When temperatures drop below 70 degrees, alligators stop feeding and become dormant in a ...

Florida alligators can be found in every county and even farther north. How do they survive when waters freeze? They "snorkel." Enjoy a bit of gator trivia as you stay warm. Iguanas don't like cold.

From the extreme heat to the blistering cold (yes, even in the Sunshine State), alligators, like humans, have to adapt. Alligators are present in all 67 Florida counties. Underwater alligators deal ...

When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they’ve got the reputation to prove it. Tough as they are, though, the cold-blooded reptiles are not immune to ...