The cold winter months are the most difficult time of year for many animal species. To cope with the challenges of falling temperatures and a lack of food, some of them undergo a period of dormancy.

Bundle up, Florida! A cold front has arrived, bringing wind, storms and chilly temperatures to the Sunshine State. Unusually cold weather can affect animals, especially cold-blooded reptiles. How do ...

When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they’ve got the reputation to prove it. Tough as they are, though, the cold-blooded reptiles are not immune to ...

On a special episode (first released on June 11, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: How do alligators help with carbon sequestration? Christopher Murray, Associate Professor at Southeastern Louisiana ...

From the extreme heat to the blistering cold (yes, even in the Sunshine State), alligators, like humans, have to adapt. Alligators are present in all 67 Florida counties. Underwater alligators deal ...