American Alligator Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

Fast Facts:
Type: Reptile
Diet: Carnivore
Average lifespan in the wild: 35 to 50 years
Size: 10 to 15 ft (3 to 4.6 m)
Weight: 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
Group name: Congregation

Did you know?
The largest American alligator ever reported was supposedly 19.8 feet (6 meters) long, although there are doubts about the claim.

Protection status: Recovered