Alligators are survivors of prehistoric times. They have existed on our earth for 140 million years. Between 10,000 and 12,000 of these reptiles make their home at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Baby alligators usually hatch in late August or September. They make high-pitched grunting noises to let the mother know, so she can dig them out of their nest mound.
Growth rate is dependent on temperatures and food supply available.
Alligators do not hibernate. Alligators are ecologically important in the Okefenokee Swamp. First of all, Okefenokee only has alligators. Crocodiles are found down in the lower part of Florida. Look at the lower teeth .