AMERICAN ALLIGATOR: REPRODUCTION

This video explores the amorous habits and life-cycle of the American Alligator. Who knew this cold blooded beast had such a soft side!

True/False

Surprisingly, male alligators are a bit smaller than female alligators.

False

Although they can bellow (growl) very loud, alligators have no vocal chords.

True

The gender of a baby alligator is determined by the temperature of the egg during incubation.

True

An alligator hatchling is supplied with a yolk-sack, providing the baby with nutrition for a few days after hatching.

True

Vocabulary List

  • Cloaca: An opening found in certain animal species that serves as a single, common orifice for the intestinal, urinary and reproductive tracts
  • Hormone: A chemical released by a cell or a gland in one part of the body that sends out messages that affect cells in other parts of the body
  • Fertile: Capable of producing offspring
  • Embryo: In animals other than humans, it refers to the multi-cellular state of the organism before it hatches or is born. In humans this term is also used until about 8 weeks after fertilization, after which it is called a “fetus”

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American Alligator: Reproduction

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