Alligator Fun Facts Quiz

How are alligators often described due to their long history on Earth?

• Modern marvels

• Living fossils

• Earth's guardians

• Ancient reptiles

What is the strength of an alligator's bite compared to?

• A large elephant

• A small pickup truck

• A heavy boulder

• A bulldozer

Why can a human hold an alligator's jaw shut with bare hands?

• Alligators are generally weak

• The muscles to open the jaw are weaker

• Alligators are friendly

• The jaw is locked naturally

What unusual ability do American alligators have?

• They can swim backwards

• They can run on two legs

• They can climb trees

• They can fly short distances

How do alligators produce loud sounds without vocal cords?

• By clapping their jaws

• By slapping their tails

• By sucking air into their lungs and blowing it out

• By stomping their feet