|
The American Alligator
The American Crocodile
Although Government Officials claim that Alligators are now in little danger of extinction, in Florida, their environment still remains challenging. most importantly, the pollution of the waters in which they live and breed. Lake Apopka in Central Florida, has become highly contaminated by the runoff from pesticides used by local farmers for many years. These pesticides are now affecting/poisoning not only the Alligators, but the farmers and others creatures as well. The sickening facts are that Hormone changes, "Anomalies", have been observed in both males and females which have changed their reproductive organs and which will ultimately alter the future of the species.
Please begin your journey into the realm of this ancient Reptile at this excellent Environmental web site which chronicles some of the sins being imposed on the waters of Florida:
Places to learn more: Alligators Audubon
Environmental Health News
Florida Environment Radio The Perils of Alligator Mating Season
Florida Power and Light
FWC
FWS
MSN Encarta
NASA/Kennedy Space Center
National Geographic
National Parks Conservation Association
Sea World
University of Florida
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Crocodiles American Museum of Natural History
Defenders of Wildlife
Environmental Health News
Eureka Alert Baby Crocs Still in the Eggs Call Mamma
Florida Power and Light
FWS Species Profile - American Crocodile
MSN Encarta
National Geographic Crocodiles Lose Endangered Status
National Parks Conservation Association
NPR American Crocodiles Make a Comeback
Science Daily
University of Chicago Huge Crocodile Fossil Found in Sahara
University of Florida The American Crocodile: A Story of Recovery
Walking with the Alligators
Write to Gator Woman
Web Design by: Last edited March 13, 2009 Copyright © 2000 - 2009 gator_woman.tripod.com All rights reserved. |
