Why do alligators live in salt water?

There are many things you may encounter when swimming in the ocean. Alligators probably aren't one of them. While alligators can tolerate salt water for a few hours or even days, they are primarily freshwater animals, living in swampy areas, rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. read more

Alligators probably aren’t one of them. While alligators can tolerate salt water for a few hours or even days, they are primarily freshwater animals, living in swampy areas, rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. read more

Alligators are primarily freshwater animals, however they have been known to occasionally venture out into brackish salt water. Alligators typically live in swampy areas, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. read more