Tag: Alligator

Alligator Ziplining Is Not What You Think

The other day I told the MuddyUm editors I was about to do something crazy. “Guess what? I’m going alligator ziplining!” Their reaction was as if I’d said I was doing a ropes course over an all-you-can-eat buffet inside Mauna Loa’s volcanic crater. They ...

Alligator Ziplining Is Not What You Think

The other day I told the MuddyUm editors I was about to do something crazy. “Guess what? I’m going alligator ziplining!” Their reaction was as if I’d said I was doing a ropes course over an all-you-can-eat buffet inside Mauna Loa’s volcanic crater. They ...

What’s the Difference Between an Alligator and a Crocodile?

Alligators and crocodiles can both trace their origins to the time of the dinosaurs. These animals are experts at adapting to their environment and are great hunters. While these reptiles share many characteristics, there are quite a few differences between them. Here is a quick overview of the d...

Black Babies Used as Alligator Bait in the U.S.

The utilization of black babies as live bait for alligator hunting became a form of debate in the U.S. Some argued that these incidents did not happen. However, several news articles about the gruesome activity were written in the 19th and 20th centuries. These reports were still being explored u...