[alemorkam]

Baby alligator sunning on the adults back.

[Boomer]

I always look forward to seeing your photos. Thank you for sharing your gift.

This morning — even though I have a bunch of stuff I need to get to work on — your alligators caused me to spend the past 20 minutes reading up on alligator moms.

Of course, it all begins with their courtship and mating rituals. According to a Florida wildlife site, there are 3 phases.

Courtship begins with bellowing and head-slapping.

Then couples pair-up and touch snouts.

Finally, the couple — well. . .you know. . .the process lasts about 15 minutes and is repeated over several days.

(The article did not say if he calls later.)

[La lamy]

So cool!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Boomer

I always look forward to seeing your photos. Thank you for sharing your gift.

This morning — even though I have a bunch of stuff I need to get to work on — your alligators caused me to spend the past 20 minutes reading up on alligator moms.

Of course, it all begins with their courtship and mating rituals. According to a Florida wildlife site, there are 3 phases.

Courtship begins with bellowing and head-slapping.

Then couples pair-up and touch snouts.

Finally, the couple — well. . .you know. . .the process lasts about 15 minutes and is repeated over several days.

(The article did not say if he calls later.)

He moves on to the next one.

[Velvet]

Adorable! A Covid baby.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

He moves on to the next one.

I would guess the males are not of much use later???

[camaguey48]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

He moves on to the next one.

Has a bunch of baby mamas.

[Kgcetm]

Only when he's hungry.

[Shadia328]

Thank you! Great photo!

[GOLFER54]

Taxi !

[nhtexasrn]

Originally Posted by alemorkam

Baby alligator sunning on the adults back.

I read somewhere that alligators are the only reptile that cares for their young. They hang out with mom for several months or until mating season rolls around again.

[xcaligirl]

Great picture. Thanks for sharing!

[sktb888]

Thanks for posting this wonderful picture! Adorable!

Originally Posted by alemorkam

Baby alligator sunning on the adults back.

[mixsonci]

You always seem to be in the right place at the right time. Another great picture. What a great eye you have for photography

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by sktb888

Thanks for posting this wonderful picture! Adorable!