Hello
Nice to see you! ~ alligator ~ Saint Augustine, Florida U.S.A. 
Summer 2017 ~ Northern Florida ~ The Treasure Coast 

(two more 'alligator photos' in the comments)

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The American alligator is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the southeastern United States. Adult male American alligators measure 
11 to 15 ft in length and can weigh up to 999 lbs. Females are smaller measuring around 9.8 ft. The American alligator inhabits freshwater wetlands such as marshes and cypress swamps from Texas to North Carolina. It is distinguished from the sympatric American crocodile by its broader snout, with overlapping jaws and darker coloration, and is less tolerant of saltwater but more tolerant of cooler climates than the American crocodile, which is found only in tropical climates.

Alligators are apex predators and consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Subsequent conservation efforts have allowed their numbers to increase and the species was removed from the endangered species list in 1987. The species is the official state reptile of three states: Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi U.S.A. 

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_alligator" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_alligator</a>
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