The skin of an American alligator is very tough. This characteristic allows the organism to endure the thick vegetation, prey fighting, and the sun. The skin also provides camouflage in the environment. Bulging eyes creates the illusion of a log.

Alligators have up to 80 teeth in their mouths. Like sharks, they have the ability to be replaced throughout the alligator’s life. After losing a tooth, it will grow back.

When they attack an animal, instead of chewing an alligator will clamp on to them and shake their heads violently. If it is a bigger organism, it will drag its prey underwater and kill it.

An alligator’s back feet are webbed to help them steer in the water. The combination of their powerful tail and webbed feet make them efficient swimmers.

American alligator’s eyes, ears, and nostrils are all positioned on the top of their head. Therefore, these are the only things above water when they are swimming. This makes the alligator an extremely stealthy creature.  When the alligator submerges, its eyes and nostrils automatically close. The alligator’s eyes have a transparent third eyelid that covers the eye when it travels through the water.

They have the ability to stay underwater for almost an hour. Therefore, they can wait for their prey for a long time, especially if they aren’t active.