American alligator

The American alligator is an animal in the game. It is a species of Alligator and is endemic to the southeastern United States.

Appearance
American alligators are large reptiles. Their color is typically olive, brown, gray, or black.

Size
The size varies with American alligators with there being two major sizes which reflects temperament


 * Small
 * Large

Albinos
It is possible to find albino alligators of both the large and small varieties. The only in-game difference between an albino Alligator and regular one is the unique coloration, the higher reward for selling an albino skin, and a slightly more antagonistic behavior.

Behavior
The American alligator is active both in the day and night. It can typically be found basking on the shores, however it can also be seen hunting, swimming, and watching its eggs. They can be found hiding in "alligator holes". American alligator's are solitary and territorial and this causes them to be a threat to unwary hunters and travelers. Alligators typically run away when they sense a human, however in some cases they have been known to attack humans and these attacks can be fatal.

Alligators are apex predators and primarily consume fish, birds, amphibians, and mammals. Although they are large and can fatally attack humans, attacks are rare and they are more likely to run away unless their eggs are near. Their tough skin makes it so that hunters may want to consider high caliber weapons to deal with them.

Loot
alligator skin, meat, alligator teeth

Tips

 * Alligator skin can fetch a high price and can be used to create various articles of clothing or equipment.

Alligator Wrestling
Many have turned to the dangerous sport of alligator wrestling, the goal being to wrestle the gator until it is tired enough that the wrestler may clamp their mouths shut with rope.

Regular Entry
"Alligators are fascinating creatures. They scare the piss out of me but there's something endearing about them. The small ones are pretty angry and I've had a few encounters with those little buggers nipping at my heels. The large ones are lazy but are pretty strong. Anyway they seem like they're dying out. On the one hand the swamps will be out one less danger but on the other hand they're a pretty beautiful animal.