Albert, the first live alligator mascot, made his debut at University of Florida football games in 1957. He served as the team’s on-field mascot. Over the years, several live alligators assumed ...

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While the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County occurred more than 2,400 miles away from Gainesville, their impacts have been felt by students at the University of Florida.

A large alligator was recently caught on video towing an enormous ... with adult animals averaging between 10 and 16 feet long, according to the University of Florida. A group of python hunters caught ...