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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Warm weather means active
alligators, crocodiles
From FWC
As the weather has heated up, so too have Florida s alligator and crocodile activi-
ties, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds Floridians
and visitors to be cautious when having fun in and around water.
Florida is home to two native crocodilians: the American alligator, which is found in all 67
counties; and the American crocodile, which may be found in coastal areas of the Keys and
in southeast and southwest Florida. Both species have shared Florida s waters with people
for centuries.
The FWC recommends keeping pets away from the water. There are other precau-
tionary measures people should take to reduce the chances for conflicts with alligators and
crocodiles, and they are available in the Living with Alligators brochure at MyFWC.com/
Alligator and the Living with Crocodiles brochure at MyFWC.com/Crocodile.
The FWC advises, if you have concerns with an alligator or crocodile that poses a threat to
you, your pets or property, call the FWC s Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR
(392-4286).
Alligators and crocodiles are an important part of Florida s heritage and play a
valuable role in the ecosystems where they live.
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