Alligators

== Anatomy and Physiology ==
The typical alligator is a four-limbed, reptilian bipedal Feralian of giant size. They have bone-plated scales, flat skulls, and webbed feet.
Like other Crocodilians, alligators have bone-plated scales, flat skulls, webbed feet, and slit pupils. Alligators can be distinguished from their cousins the crocodiles by their more rounded snouts, their hidden teeth, and their strong preference for fresh water. They are also similar to their cousins the caimans, but alligators can be distingushed from them by their larger size. 
The standard scale color of adult alligators is a dark black, brown, or green on top with a lighter cream, brown, grey, or yellow underbelly. 
Young alligators also have a dark black, brown, or green scales, however they typically have bright yellow or cream stripes that run along their bodies and eventually fade as they get older.
There are several unusual color patterns seen in alligators, including: 
[*]Albinism: Where the scales appear entirely white or cream.
[*]Melaism: Where the scales appear entirely black.
[*]Piebaldism: Where the alligator has splotches of white in places where the scales would normally have color.
In all cases, these traits are rare and tend to run in families.
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== See Also ==
*List of Alligator Characters
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