Alligators!
Beware: Wild and Dangerous
Alligators have been around since the age of the dinosaurs. Found only in the southeastern United States, American alligators inhabit freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes, swamps, and bayous. Oftentimes you may only see their eyes, heads or mouths protruding from the water's surface.
Adult alligators have virtually no predators, except man. As our population continues to increase and more of our remaining natural areas are developed, our challenge is to remember that we share this land with wildlife. Alligators are a natural part of Louisiana native habitat. By observing them from a respectful distance, man and alligator can continue to peacefully coexist.
Alligator's feed mainly on fish, turtles, snakes , birds and small mammals. Nests are built from mounds of decaying vegetation up to 3 feet high and several feet across. In the center of the nest, females lay 30-50 hard-shelled, 2-3 inch long eggs, which hatch in about 65 days. If the eggs and young do not fall prey to raccoons, skunks, and other predators, young alligators will stay together in a group or "pod" for the first year or more.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 30° 3.585′ N, 91° 36.584′ W. Marker is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake Fausse Pointe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Dauterive (approx. 3.1 miles away); Loreauville Memorial (approx. 7.7 miles away); New Acadia / Nouvelle Acadie (approx. 7.8 miles away); Fausse Point of Bayou Teche / Fausse-Pointe du Bayou Tèche (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Grand Dérangement / Le Grand Dérangement (approx. 7.8 miles away); Welcome to Loreauville (approx. 7.8 miles away); Alice Plantation House (approx. 9.7 miles away).
More about this marker. Located inside the Lake Fausse Pointe State Park. Entrance fees may be required.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2018. 3. submitted on March 29, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
