Many Floridians have had bizarre encounters with alligators, but this one might take the cake. A Sunshine State resident took ...

An international team of paleontologists, geologists, geoscientists and Earth scientists has found evidence that a type of ...

As odd as it sounds, alligators can—and do—climb trees. In fact, studies show some of the short-legged reptiles have been spotted perched up on tree branches as high as 30 feet.

American alligators are surprisingly adept climbers, despite their short legs and stocky build. They can climb obstacles, including fences, trees, and embankments, especially when motivated by ...