Record #:

12197

Author(s):

Louder, Darrell E.

Abstract:

The American alligator is found in the wildest part of southeastern North Carolina near the coast. Belonging to an order of reptiles known as the Crocodilia containing 25 species, only two species of alligator are known, and North Carolinians should consider ourselves fortunate to have such an animal in our midst. Unfortunately, many American alligators are killed by hunters for the \"thrill,\" and unless a law is passes to protect the species, the alligator will fast disappear from the scene.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 8, Sept 1958, p12-13, por

Subject(s):

Alligators