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We saw another in a little pool that had batted its tail and scatted the bejesus out of cousin Wendy. I wonder how big a hole they dig?
Why They Love Brazos Bend
The park is a premier habitat because it offers a "buffet" of ecosystems. The alligator in your photo is resting in a transition zone between open water and thick marsh.
The Population: The park is home to an estimated 250 to 300 adult alligators (those over 6 feet long), plus countless smaller ones.
The Ecosystem: They act as "ecosystem engineers." By digging "gator holes" during dry spells, they create pool habitats that sustain other fish and wildlife until the rains return.
Why They Love Brazos Bend
The park is a premier habitat because it offers a "buffet" of ecosystems. The alligator in your photo is resting in a transition zone between open water and thick marsh.
The Population: The park is home to an estimated 250 to 300 adult alligators (those over 6 feet long), plus countless smaller ones.
The Ecosystem: They act as "ecosystem engineers." By digging "gator holes" during dry spells, they create pool habitats that sustain other fish and wildlife until the rains return.