Category History of the American Alligator in Louisiana

Louisiana’s Largest Alligators on Record: Giants of the Bayou Louisiana is famous for its swamps, marshes, and bayous, but it is perhaps best known for one of its most iconic residents: the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). With millions of alligators…

The History of Alligators in Louisiana   Few animals are as closely associated with Louisiana as the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). From the bayous and swamps of Acadiana to the marshes of coastal Louisiana, alligators have played a significant role…