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There Are Orange Alligators? Find Out What Gives These Reptiles Their New Look

A photographer was just out enjoying his morning cup of coffee when he spotted something spectacular. He watched in awe as he ...
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Orange alligator photographed in the wild in SC. The reason for the weird color is fascinating

When people emerge from the cold dark of winter with an unnatural orange color, a bad spray tan is usually to blame. But in the case of orange alligators, the reason’s a little different. Photographer ...
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Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. - Emerging from a cold body of water after brumation, the alligators in South Carolina look like a powdered cheese snack baking in the sun. Photographer Dan Krieger was enjoying a ...
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Orange alligator photographed in the wild in SC. The reason for the weird color is fascinating

Wildlife photographer Dan Krieger captured a rare picture of an orange alligator in his Little River neighborhood on Feb. 9, 2025. Dan Krieger https://www ...