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| This section states that only the USA has both crocodiles and alligators. I think that what it means is that only in the USA do crocodiles and alligators live in the same areas, because China also has both alligators and crocodiles, albeit in different regions. I'll change it. | This section states that only the USA has both crocodiles and alligators. I think that what it means is that only in the USA do crocodiles and alligators live in the same areas, because China also has both alligators and crocodiles, albeit in different regions. I'll change it. | ||
| :Now it says "There are only two countries on Earth that have alligators: the United States and China." That must be false, since alligators are found in many Latin American countries. |
:Now it says "There are only two countries on Earth that have alligators: the United States and China." That must be false, since alligators are found in many Latin American countries. <small>—The preceding ] comment was added by ] (] • ]){{#if:{{{2|}}}| {{{2}}}|}}.</small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> | ||
| ::The current language which you've quoted is factually correct. There are members of ] in South and central america, but they are caiman instead of alligators. ] 19:38, 26 May 2007 (UTC) | ::The current language which you've quoted is factually correct. There are members of ] in South and central america, but they are caiman instead of alligators. ] 19:38, 26 May 2007 (UTC) | ||
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| Can someone with better rights than I please correct this: ""Sex (strictly doggy style and 69 only) is fully determined at the time of hatching and irreversible thereafter,"" Thanks - user:miotch |
Can someone with better rights than I please correct this: ""Sex (strictly doggy style and 69 only) is fully determined at the time of hatching and irreversible thereafter,"" Thanks - user:miotch <small>—The preceding ] comment was added by ] (] • ]){{#if:{{{2|}}}| {{{2}}}|}}.</small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> | ||
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ziz-zag myth
"There is no documented evidence of alligators running after human beings to prey upon them. Also, there is no basis to the myth that you should run in zig-zag patterns to avoid a charging alligator. If you do find yourself in the extremely unlikely position of avoiding a lunging alligator, you should run in a straight line away from the alligator and it's habitat, which is where the alligator will most likely retreat to."
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FAQ
OKAY. IF YOU HAVE TO RUN FROM AN ALLIGATOR, YOU SHOULD BE AT LEAST 11 FEET AWAY FROM IT TO BEGIN WITH BECAUSE THEY CAN JUMP(LUNGE) 10 FEET. AND YES.. RUN IN A STRAIGHT LINE.
rant
There should be some standard for articles.
Added Farming Paragraph
I am no longer "with it" on Wiki editing rules. Will some kind expert continue to improve my efforts? Thanks Phil 20:42, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Sorry but the how to survive an aligator attack is just stupid.
My favorite line:
"Alligators' mouths are covered in rotting flesh', making them breeding grounds for deadly pathogens. To avoid gangrene or other maladies, ingest powerful antibiotics, or, if unavailable, cauterize your wounds with fire."
Why go to the hospital when i can down a bottle of cipro and burn off my arm.
Tomorrow I'm gonna write add an article on fart burning
needs work
It would be great to have some information like: where they live, what they eat, how long they live, social and/or family structure, etc. The bit on surving an alligator attack might belong in a long article (if it was totally rewritten), but let's get some basic information before the sensationalistic crap.
Stupid question :I heard they are dinosaurus?
2nd question . What is the difference with crocs?
A1: They were around with the dinos, but they are not.
A2: Different families, jaw shape, other, see interesting article.
How dangerous are alligators? Are they less dangerous than sea crocodiles? What is the alligator population of Florida? Other states? How about an article on alligator wrastlin'.
Question 1 - The males are called 'bitches'. What are female and young alligators called?
A1: Bulls.
They're defintely NOT dinosaurs, and believe it or not, birds ARE dinosaurs! And see the crocodile talk pages for a list differences I wrote. 211.72.108.19 07:21, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
How do gators manage to find their way?
How do gator every now and then manage to find their way into the Metro Atlanta area? Some say they make it up the fall line, other say through irrigation systems.
Were's the diet?
There is no paragraph on diet, why is that? I stand corrected
biggness?
are they reallty as big as the article says? seems hard to swalow--
Tex 16:21, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
- Record size animals are far from the norm. Male American alligators are typically closer to 4 m (13 foot) and females around 3 m (10 foot) at maximum size... of course, there are many more smaller animals than those at maximum growth, so the average size is probably much lower. The Chinese alligator is even smaller, at 2 m (6.5 foot). -Dawson 17:35, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
Sewers
is it true they're found in some sewers?
- No. See snopes: Snopes. :) -Dawson 06:50, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
Removed text about Alligators using their tails to push humans towards their jaws
I removed this reference because it is not supported by either of the references listed for the article, or by any other reference I could find and I found it less than credible. Rusty Cashman 03:03, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
Adding on
Alligators tails are for swimming, NOT pushing prey toward thier mouths.They would bite thier tails.(Ouch!)
Farming
Added this paragraph. I am not "with in" on Wiki editing. Please dress it up. Thanks
Suspect Fact in the Habitat Section
This section states that only the USA has both crocodiles and alligators. I think that what it means is that only in the USA do crocodiles and alligators live in the same areas, because China also has both alligators and crocodiles, albeit in different regions. I'll change it.
- Now it says "There are only two countries on Earth that have alligators: the United States and China." That must be false, since alligators are found in many Latin American countries. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 163.1.16.63 (talk • contribs).
- The current language which you've quoted is factually correct. There are members of Alligatoridae in South and central america, but they are caiman instead of alligators. Enuja 19:38, 26 May 2007 (UTC)
Bite me
How many teeth have they got? More or fewer than crocs? Marlin Perkins 19 February 2007 (UTC)
Citation needed
I cleaned up a somewhat clumsy paragraph on the age that gators can reach, but was unable to find a citation in English for the part regarding a 70-year-old alligator in the Belgrade Zoo. I left the item and added a citation needed tag. Anybody have any ideas? Where Anne hath a will, Anne Hathaway. 00:23, 19 April 2007 (UTC)
Differentiation
The section on the differences between alligators and crocodiles needs to be much improved. To say that they are as different as humans are to gorillas is saying nothing. They are of the same family, right? So, tell me how they are different. JJ 23:38, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
Do they have the same physiology as crocodiles? i.e. four chambered heart, diaphragm Etc.--Teletran 04:17, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
- JohnJHenderson (JJ) is referring to an addition to Alligatoridae, not to anything on this page. But, to answer your question, yes, the basic physiology of crocodilians is the same. In fact, comparative physiologists do studies on the most convient speices, not on any species in particular, although the only source I know of for their cardiac similarity is
- Webb, G.J.W. (1979). Comparative cardiac anatomy of the Reptilia. III. The heart of crocodilians and an hypothesis on the completion of the interventricular septum of crocodilians and brids. Journal of Morphology. 161, 221-240.
- However, none of them have a diaphragm; they do have a muscle that is analogous to the diaphragm, but it's called the "diaphramaticus" because it isn't homologous to the diaphragm. In other words, it has a separate evolutionary origin. Also, the function of the diaphramaticus is still under study. Enuja 16:07, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
A Question
This page is repeatedly -- and I mean, repeatedly, almost every day -- vandalized with childish sexual innuendo and webspeak. These edits are, of course, always done by anons. I mean, it gives me something to do, but might it be worth it to try and get this page protected from anonymous editing for a little while? I'm not really sure how that is done or if this even qualifies for such measures. Please feel free to chime in. Thanks. Where Anne hath a will, Anne Hathaway. 06:36, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
Vandalism
Can someone with better rights than I please correct this: ""Sex (strictly doggy style and 69 only) is fully determined at the time of hatching and irreversible thereafter,"" Thanks - user:miotch —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Miotch (talk • contribs).
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