San Francisco's beloved albino alligator Claude dies at California Academy of Sciences after 17 years as unofficial city ...

Born in 1995 at a Louisiana alligator farm, Claude’s milky scales and pinkish-red eyes made him unforgettable. When he arrived at Cal Academy’s Steinhart Aquarium in 2008, he quickly became more than ...

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In the heart of the Florida Peninsula is a fun and funky city known by many as the "city on the circle." But Sebring, less than two hours by car southeast of Tampa, is more than just an oddly designed ...

There are 16 species of crocodiles in the world. While they all have sharp teeth, some are less dangerous to humans, while ...

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Located in Evangeline Parish about 40 miles north of Lafayette, this 6,400-acre wonderland manages to stay off most people’s radar despite offering scenery that rivals Louisiana’s better-known ...

Nestled in Evangeline Parish approximately 40 miles north of Lafayette, this 6,400-acre sanctuary provides the kind of peaceful escape that actually lives up to the promise, rather than disappointing ...

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