Adult alligators are black or dark olive-brown with white undersides, while juveniles have bright yellow or whitish stripes which sharply contrast against their dark hides, providing them …

As the largest living reptile, the saltwater crocodile is pale yellow with black stripes as a baby. As an adult, it turns into a dark green. It lives in brackish and marine waters and sometimes in …

Nov 21, 2025 · The Chinese alligator (A. sinensis) is a much smaller, little-known reptile found in the Yangtze River region of China. It is similar to the larger form but attains a maximum length …

Apr 2, 2025 · It’s not exactly what it seems. Just as the orange gators carry the tint of coastal clay, the “rare yellow alligator” on Kiawah Island is a wearing a thick layer of seasonal pollen.

The name alligator comes from early Spanish explorers who called them "el legarto" or "big lizard" when they first saw these giant reptiles. Hatchlings are normally black streaked with pale …

The American alligator is a large crocodilian with an armored body, short legs, a muscular tail and a long, rounded snout. This reptile nearly went extinct but is now considered a conservation …

Mar 7, 2025 · The snout of an alligator is characteristically broad, although the shape can vary slightly among populations and individuals. The bright yellow cross-bands that juvenile …

Mar 24, 2025 · But it’s not just one color for all alligators. Baby alligators look different from adults – they have yellow and black stripes. These stripes help them blend into their surroundings …

Apr 5, 2025 · Turns out this year’s pollen season is covering more than our cars in a blanket of yellow. The latest spotting of this “ rare yellow alligator ” was on Kiawah Island at the Cassique …

Nov 4, 2023 · They are smaller in size compared to adult alligator lizards and may have more vibrant colors to help with camouflage.