I was inspired to write this column after listening to Patti Smith’s story about her nonverbal communication with a snapping turtle during a recent New York Times interview with Ezra Klein. She ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Claude, a rare albino alligator who served as California Academy of Sciences’ unofficial mascot, died Tuesday at ...

Claude, the bright white alligator and unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, died at age 30, the museum announced on Tuesday. “He brought joy to millions of ...

Claude, a rare albino alligator and the unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died at age 30, the museum announced on Dec. 2. The alligator, whose unique ...

President Trump has been widely condemned online for telling a female reporter “quiet, piggy” in a video that went viral Monday. The incident occurred while Trump was speaking with reporters aboard ...

An appeals court has overturned a lower court's order to close the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility. Protesters continue to hold weekly vigils at the facility, demanding its closure and legal ...

The tiny alligator that was spotted in the Charles River in Boston has been found safe. The alligator was first seen last weekend by Trevor Rochelle who recorded video of it wading back into the river ...

New England snowbirds are heading for warmer temperatures this time of year, as the days grow short and cold. But somehow, a young alligator found itself in the chilly Charles River in recent days, ...

A viral video has people in Boston looking for a tiny alligator in the Charles River. The small gator was spotted over the weekend and caught on video by a couple passing by. "I wasn't necessarily ...

RICHMOND, Texas – Neighbors in the Harvest Green subdivision of Richmond had quite a surprise on Sunday afternoon when an alligator crossed the street, holding up traffic. Video showed the giant gator ...

Alligators are known for their incredible jaw strength. Snapping turtles are known for their aggressive nature, strong beak bite, and shells that can withstand a significant amount of pressure.