US: Alligator Lumbers Across Causeway in South Carolina

An alligator was spotted crossing a causeway in Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina on Thursday, September 11.

US: Everglades Wildfire Spreads Across Broward County, Raising Air Quality Concerns

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades, known as the Mile Marker 39 Fire, has scorched approximately 42,000 acres in western Broward County. The blaze, which began as two separate brush fires on August 18, remains only 10% contained as of August 21. Strong winds have pushed smoke across South Florida, prompting air quality concerns and visibility warnings for residents and drivers. No structures are currently at risk, and no injuries have been reported.

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

An American alligator sits while researchers collect data during a crocodile and alligator research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park, FL, USA. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just right. Photo by Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

An American alligator swims through the water while attached to the boat for researchers to collect data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, left, holds an American alligator while Sergio Balaguera-Reina, research scientist studying conservation biology, collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park, FL, USA. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, holds a small alligator during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. This one was too small to tell the sex, so they put it back and do not collect data on smaller creatures. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just right.

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, holds down an American alligator while his partner collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water j

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, left, holds an American alligator while Sergio Balaguera-Reina, research scientist studying conservation biology, collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not e

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid stuns in a brown jacket dress and alligator boots in New York City, NY, USA, September 5, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid stuns in a brown jacket dress and alligator boots in New York City, NY, USA, September 5, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid stuns in a brown jacket dress and alligator boots in New York City, NY, USA, September 5, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid stuns in a brown jacket dress and alligator boots in New York City, NY, USA, September 5, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid stuns in a brown jacket dress and alligator boots in New York City, NY, USA, September 5, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid Departs The Mark Hotel - NYC

Gigi Hadid stuns in a brown jacket dress and alligator boots in New York City, NY, USA, September 5, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors search for Yangtze alligators at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A surveyor keeps a record during a survey at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in th

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A surveyor raises a loudspeaker that repeats the voices of Yangtze alligators as a way to attract the reptile during a survey at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors talk during a survey at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the wild, acc

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors search for Yangtze alligators at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Surveyors look for traces of Yangtze alligators at Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, May 21, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows the Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in the wil

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(240522) -- NANLING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Yangtze alligator in Changle area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Nanling county of Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, a species that has existed on Earth for over 200 million years, now a first-class protected animal endemic to China, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators was officially launched on Monday, which will be jointly carried out by Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University. Since its establishment in 1979, Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve has been undertaking the work of artificial breeding, habitat protection, wild release and science popularization education of Yangtze alligators. There are nearly 1,400 Yangtze alligators in

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows a captive-born Yangtze alligator in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator na

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator nat

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator nat

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols by the Hongxing Reservoir in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national n

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve was establis

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows ponds for captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve was establis

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan writes work record in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve w

Alligator snapping turtle at Mie Pref. aquarium

Alligator snapping turtle at Mie Pref. aquarium

Photo taken on Dec. 6, 2023, shows an alligator snapping turtle at Ise Sea Paradise in Ise in Mie Prefecture.

Alligator snapping turtle at Mie Pref. aquarium

Alligator snapping turtle at Mie Pref. aquarium

Photo taken on Dec. 7, 2023, shows an alligator snapping turtle at Ise Sea Paradise in Ise in Mie Prefecture.

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

A Fort Worth Zoo ectotherm zoo keeper holds one of four recently hatched gharial crocodiles on Aug. 31, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Gharial crocodiles are a critically endangered species with only about 200 reproducing adults remain alive in the wild, native to south Asia. Photo by Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

A Fort Worth Zoo ectotherm zoo keeper holds one of four recently hatched gharial crocodiles on Aug. 31, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Gharial crocodiles are a critically endangered species with only about 200 reproducing adults remain alive in the wild, native to south Asia. Photo by Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

A Fort Worth Zoo ectotherm zoo keeper holds one of four recently hatched gharial crocodiles on Aug. 31, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Gharial crocodiles are a critically endangered species with only about 200 reproducing adults remain alive in the wild, native to south Asia. Photo by Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

Adult gharial crocodiles swim in their habitat at the Fort Worth Zoo on Aug. 31, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. The zoo announced the rare birth of four gharial crocodiles. Photo by Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

Four Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Born - Texas

Fort Worth Zoo ectotherm zoo keepers hold four recently hatched gharial crocodiles on Aug. 31, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Gharial crocodiles are a critically endangered species with only about 200 reproducing adults remain alive in the wild, native to south Asia. Photo by Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Exploring Chinese alligator nature reserve in Anhui Province

STORY: Exploring Chinese alligator nature reserve in Anhui Province DATELINE: July 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangtze alligators 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN SIQING, Researcher of the administration of the Anhui Yangtze Alligator Reserve 4. STANDUP 2 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN SIQING, Researcher of the administration of the Anhui Yangtze Alligator Reserve STORYLINE: The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. Find out how the "living dinosaurs" are bred and protected in a nature reserve in China's Anhui. STANDUP 1 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent "Look at these white eggs in this box beside me. Can you guess what they are? The animals hatched from these eggs are also known as 'living dinosaurs' in China. These are the eggs of the Yangtze alligators

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(230512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 11, 2023 shows a Yangtze alligator found by investigators during a survey at a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators, also known as Chinese alligators, jointly carried out by a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in Anhui and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University, was officially launched on Monday. Investigations of the wild Yangtze alligators' population, distribution, habitat quality and conservation status will be conducted during the survey. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(230512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 9, 2023 shows a view of a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators, also known as Chinese alligators, jointly carried out by a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in Anhui and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University, was officially launched on Monday. Investigations of the wild Yangtze alligators' population, distribution, habitat quality and conservation status will be conducted during the survey. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(230512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Investigators converse as they conduct a survey at a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in east China's Anhui Province, May 9, 2023. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators, also known as Chinese alligators, jointly carried out by a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in Anhui and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University, was officially launched on Monday. Investigations of the wild Yangtze alligators' population, distribution, habitat quality and conservation status will be conducted during the survey. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(230512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An investigator prepares before conducting a survey at a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in east China's Anhui Province, May 11, 2023. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators, also known as Chinese alligators, jointly carried out by a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in Anhui and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University, was officially launched on Monday. Investigations of the wild Yangtze alligators' population, distribution, habitat quality and conservation status will be conducted during the survey. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(230512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2023 shows a Yangtze alligator found by investigators during a survey at a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators, also known as Chinese alligators, jointly carried out by a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in Anhui and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University, was officially launched on Monday. Investigations of the wild Yangtze alligators' population, distribution, habitat quality and conservation status will be conducted during the survey. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(230512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Investigators conduct a survey at a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in east China's Anhui Province, May 9, 2023. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators, also known as Chinese alligators, jointly carried out by a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in Anhui and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University, was officially launched on Monday. Investigations of the wild Yangtze alligators' population, distribution, habitat quality and conservation status will be conducted during the survey. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-YANGTZE ALLIGATORS-SURVEY (CN)

(230512) -- HEFEI, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2023 shows a Yangtze alligator found by investigators during a survey at a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. A wild population resources survey of Yangtze alligators, also known as Chinese alligators, jointly carried out by a Chinese alligator national nature reserve in Anhui and the College of Life Sciences of Anhui Normal University, was officially launched on Monday. Investigations of the wild Yangtze alligators' population, distribution, habitat quality and conservation status will be conducted during the survey. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

Man finds E. Asia's oldest alligator fossil in Shimane

Man finds E. Asia's oldest alligator fossil in Shimane

MATSUE, Japan - Photo taken Sept. 25, 2013, shows Shigenori Kawano, researcher at Shimane Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe, with East Asia's oldest fossil of a giant alligator dating from around 20 million years ago, at the museum in Oda, Shimane Prefecture. In mid-July the same year, Kawano found the fossil of the backbone of a giant alligator estimated to be as large as 7 meters long on Oki Island in the prefecture.

"Dr. Turtle" has studied the creatures for decades

"Dr. Turtle" has studied the creatures for decades

NAGOYA, Japan - Takashi Yabe, a professor at Aichi Gakusen University nicknamed "Dr. Turtle," shows an alligator snapping turtle at his laboratory at the university in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 7, 2013.