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The modern-day American alligator has existed for over two million years, a relic of nature's wildness. This complex creature with a constant crooked grin rules the swamps of the South, forms an integral part of wetland conservation, and thrills tourists to its natural habitat each year. Loved or feared, the alligator attracts the attention of anyone who encounters it. Renowned wildlife photographer and naturalist C.C. Lockwood devotes himself to uncovering the latest facts about this ancient dragon-like species in THE ALLIGATOR BOOK. Lockwood traveled the Gulf Coast to study the alligator in its environment. He also followed biologists through wetland refuges, visited tourist attractions and theme parks, and toured alligator farms and meat processors to create a stunning, definitive photo gallery: newly hatched babies still bearing an egg tooth; mothers cavorting with their young; nine-foot gators confronting the camera; and females defending their nests. Lockwood brings us alongside scientists tagging alligators for research, seasoned guides hand-feeding both captive and wild gators, and nuisance trappers pursuing aggressive or displaced ones. Firsthand tales about alligators from an array of individuals--including victims of attack and a professional gator wrestler--make for lively reading. In addition, Lockwood features a family album of related species, leaving no question about how gators differ from crocs. For stouthearted enthusiasts or even the mildly curious, an appendix of alligator zoos and attractions throughout Louisiana and Florida is included. Lockwood's breathtaking volume takes you directly into the world of the American alligator, intriguing the most wary reader and delighting all others.
Hardcover: 130 pages
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press (September 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0807128287
ISBN-13: 978-0807128282
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.5 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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I bought this book for my 4 year old who loves alligators. The pictures are real life and great quality. This is both educational and fun to read. Great for adults and children. Something to have and pass on for generations.
Great book with complete information about Alligators, is more than what I expected, it has information from the past and today too. Measurements and Weights of the largest Alligators and covers all aspects of their life including its status today.
I ordered this book for my son. His grandfather and his dad are featured in the book. Garland(my father-in-law) and my husband are the two men in the boat pulling in the alligator. We lost our book for Hurricane Rita (September 24, 2005) when she came a shore on the Louisiana coast line. I am going to purschase a couple more for my grandchildren.
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