American alligator was spotted by members of the National Park Service’s turtle patrol when they were scouting the South Texas shore for sea turtles. The alligator was discovered on the sandy Malaquite Beach on the Padre Island National Seashore in San Antonio, Texas.
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Are there saltwater crocodiles in Corpus Christi?
The photo, which was posted to Facebook by a user who goes by the name of “Crocodile Hunter,” shows what appears to be a large reptile swimming in the water. It’s not clear if the photo is real or not, but it has been shared thousands of times since it was shared on Tuesday. The photo has since been taken down from Facebook.
Can you swim in Lake Corpus Christi?
On water, you can swim (no lifeguards), paddle, fish, boat, and water ski. You can go camping, hike, bike, and bird watch on land. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
Does Texas have alligators in their lakes?
Alligators have inhabited Texas’ marshes, swamps, rivers, ponds, and lakes for many centuries. They are an important part of Texas’ natural history, as well as an important component of the state’s economy and culture.
How far north in Texas are alligators?
The range of the American alligator in Texas is from the Gulf of Mexico to the Rio Grande River in South Texas. The species is listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Are there alligators in Texas beaches?
Alligators enjoy a day at the beach, even though it is not an everyday occurrence. However, they are not the only ones that do so. (FDACS) reports that the gator population in Florida is estimated to be between 1.5 million and 2.2 million.
