American Alligator Quiz

Where do American alligators live in the wild?

• Eastern Asia

• Western Europe

• Northern Canada

• Southeastern United States

What is the scientific name of the American alligator?

• Caiman crocodilus

• Alligator mississippiensis

• Gavialis gangeticus

• Crocodylus niloticus

What is the average lifespan of an American alligator in the wild?

• 10 to 20 years

• 5 to 10 years

• 60 to 80 years

• 35 to 50 years

What is the main threat to American alligators today?

• Climate change

• Pollution

• Overhunting

• Habitat destruction

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How long can an average male American alligator grow?

• 20 to 25 feet

• 5 to 8 feet

• 10 to 15 feet

• 2 to 4 feet

What is the group name for American alligators?

• Flock

• Pack

• Congregation

• Herd

How does a mother alligator care for her eggs?

• She guards them until they hatch

• She leaves them in the sun

• She buries them in the sand

• She places them in water

What do newly hatched young alligators measure in length?

• 3 to 4 feet

• 6 to 8 inches

• 1 to 2 feet

• 10 to 12 inches