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Study shows humans may be similarly impacted from 'forever chemicals' that researchers are finding in animals
WFDD’s Paul Garber spoke with NC State endocrine toxicologist Scott Belcher about his work studying PFAS chemicals in wildlife. He begins by explaining why alligators in the Cape Fear River basin are important indicators of the potential health impacts of PFAS on humans.
A New York man's pet alligator was seized after 30 years. Now, he wants Albert back
The owner of a 12-foot alligator recently seized by conservation officers is fighting for its return, saying the reptile he has shared a home with is a gentle giant that's no danger to anyone.
Brumation and torpor: How animals survive cold snaps by playing dead-ish
Social media was recently taken aback watching as alligators in freezing weather appeared to go into a deep sleep to stay alive. They're not alone. Iguanas and hummingbirds do it too.
Texas cold leaves alligators frozen underwater, but still alive. Here's how
Alligators rely on external sources to regulate their body temperatures — so during winter, they will go into brumation. A viral video captured the phenomenon during the Texas winter freeze.
Wally the emotional support alligator went to see the Phillies. Then he went viral
Wally doesn't bite, loves hugs and has a sizeable social media following. He made headlines (again) for being denied entry to a baseball stadium — but his owner tells NPR that's not the full story.
An unprovoked alligator attack is extremely rare — but the reptile is unpredictable
After a Florida man was bitten by an alligator on his doorstep, an expert weighs in on the risk and offers tips on escaping an alligator attack.
Chance The Snapper Is Snared: Alligator Caught After A Wild Week In Chicago Park
It took some 36 hours of looking in Humboldt Park's lagoon, but a Florida alligator specialist finally brought in an animal that had become something of a celebrity in Chicago.
Honey, Who Shrank The Alligators?
For many, the alligator is the face of the Florida Everglades. But the reptiles are shrinking in size and population, a signal that the watershed might not be doing as well as it should.