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animals2 years ago

"Florida Welcomes Unprecedented White Leucistic Gator with Mesmerizing Blue Eyes"

An extremely rare white leucistic alligator with twinkling blue eyes was born in Orlando, Florida, making it one of only eight known leucistic alligators in the world. This is the first white leucistic alligator ever born in human care. The baby gator, a female, was born alongside her normal colored brother and is being kept safe and away from guests to ensure her normal growth and development. Gatorland, the alligator park where she was born, plans to put her on display next year. The public is invited to suggest names for the baby white gator and her brother on Gatorland's social media pages.

via CBS News|
#animals#blue-eyes#florida
wildlife2 years ago

"Rare Leucistic Alligator with Blue Eyes Hatches at Florida Theme Park"

Gatorland, a theme park in Florida, has announced the birth of an extremely rare white alligator with a condition called Leucism, which causes its white coloring. Unlike albinism, Leucism does not affect the eyes. The park is seeking the public's help in naming the baby alligator, with options including Ice, Noelle, Snow, Pearl, Ivory, and Marshmallow. Leucistic alligators are the rarest genetic variation of American alligators, and they have translucent skin and blue eyes. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the leucistic alligator and her normal-colored brother at Gatorland early next year.

via BBC.com|
#florida#gatorland#leucistic-alligator
nature2 years ago

Rare White Alligator Hatches at Florida Reptile Park

An extremely rare white leucistic alligator has been born at Gatorland, a reptile park in Orlando, Florida. The female alligator, descended from a nest of leucistic alligators discovered in Louisiana in 1987, is the first solid white alligator ever recorded from those original alligators. Leucistic alligators are the rarest genetic variation in American alligators, and this newborn is considered extraordinary. The park is seeking public help in naming the alligator, and visitors will be able to see her and her normal-colored brother early next year.

via The Associated Press|
#alligator#florida#gatorland
wildlife2 years ago

Rare White Leucistic Alligator Born at Florida Wildlife Park

Gatorland, a wildlife park in Florida, has announced the birth of an exceptionally rare white alligator, one of only eight in the world. The female leucistic alligator hatched in August alongside her normal-colored brother. Leucistic alligators have a partial loss of pigmentation, resulting in white coloration with patches of normal coloration and blue eyes. They are different from albino alligators, which have a complete loss of pigment. Due to their rarity, Gatorland has increased security measures to protect the valuable reptiles. The park plans to put the white alligator and her brother on display next year.

via New York Post |
#gatorland#leucistic-alligator#rare-animal
natureanimals2 years ago

"Florida Theme Park Welcomes Historic Birth of Rare White Alligator"

Gatorland in Florida has announced the birth of an extremely rare leucistic white alligator, making it one of only eight in the world. This is the first-ever alligator of its kind to be born in human care, solidifying Gatorland's position as the owner of the largest collection of rare leucistic alligators globally. Leucistic alligators have white coloration with patches of normal coloration and blue eyes, and they require protection from direct sunlight due to their lack of pigmentation. The baby alligators will be displayed to the public in early 2024, and Gatorland is seeking help from social media users to name them.

via FOX 35 Orlando|
#animal-conservation#gatorland#leucistic-alligator
wildlife2 years ago

"Rare White Alligator Born at Florida Park: A Phenomenal Sight"

Gatorland in Orlando has announced the birth of an extremely rare white leucistic alligator, the first of its kind born in human care and one of only eight known in the world. Leucistic alligators have a white coloration with patches of normal coloration and blue eyes, distinguishing them from albino alligators. The baby alligator, a female, is in good health and will be on display at the park next year. The American alligator population, once endangered, now numbers around 5 million.

via CNN|
#conservation#gatorland#genetic-variation
animals2 years ago

"Florida Alligator with Missing Jaw Named 'Jawlene' in Tribute to Dolly Parton"

A Florida alligator missing most of her upper jaw has been named "Jawlene" after the Dolly Parton hit song "Jolene." The 3-to-4 year old female alligator, weighing about 18 pounds, was discovered in Seminole County and taken in by Gatorland, a theme park and wildlife preserve in Orlando. The cause of her injury is unknown, but Gatorland has successfully cared for other alligators with similar injuries. Despite going viral on social media, the gator remains humble and down to Earth.

via New York Post |
#alligator#animals#dolly-parton
animals2 years ago

"Jawless Gator at Florida's Gatorland Named 'Jawlene' in Tribute to Dolly Parton"

An alligator with the top half of its jaw missing, which was taken to Gatorland in Florida, has been named "Jawlene" after the Dolly Parton song "Jolene." The female gator is receiving treatment in isolation and has gained weight. The park is considering a prosthetic upper jaw for Jawlene but will wait until she is more comfortable in her new environment.

via CNN|
#alligator#animals#gatorland
animal-conservation2 years ago

Injured Alligator Finds Sanctuary at Gatorland in Florida

An alligator with the top half of its jaw missing, believed to have been injured by a boat propeller, has been taken to Gatorland, an alligator park in Orlando, Florida, for care and rehabilitation. The park's veterinarian is conducting a full examination, and the staff is focused on helping the alligator eat in a stress-free environment. The severe injury would have made survival in the wild impossible for the alligator, which was rescued after being spotted in Sanford with its upper jaw cut off. Gatorland is also seeking help from the public in naming the alligator.

via CNN|
#alligator#animal-conservation#florida
animal-conservation2 years ago

Sanford alligator with missing upper jaw finds sanctuary at Gatorland

A half-snout alligator, missing its upper jaw, has been caught by a trapper and relocated to Gatorland, where it now resides in its own bungalow. The gator, believed to be female, had survived with its injury, likely caused by a boat propeller, by feeding on frogs and snails. Despite the injury, the gator has healed and can feed herself. Gatorland staff will provide her with bite-sized pieces of chicken, fish, and steak. The gator has gained attention on social media, and Gatorland is seeking suggestions for her name, with "Hope" being a heartfelt option.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#alligator#animal-conservation#animal-rescue