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Caption: ATCHAFALAYA BASIN
Louisiana In Search of Alligators....
Caption: Louisiana is the home to over 2 million American alligators, more than any other state in America.
One of the best ways to see these incredible animals in their natural habitat is on an airboat tour in the Atchafalaya Basin.
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Caption: Rick Johnston serves as an airboat tour guide for @mcgeesswamptours near Henderson, Louisiana.
He has developed a relationship with the alligators, so that they’ll approach his #airboat when they hear the sound of the motor.
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Caption: After a splash of the hand in the water and a call of their name to confirm to them that everything is safe, it usually only takes a few minutes before the alligators approach the side of the boat.
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Caption: The apex predator in the Atchafalaya Basin, Alligators can have up to 80 teeth and typically feed on fish, turtles, and birds.
In the wild, female alligators grow to approximately 9 feet whereas male gators can grow up to 14 feet!
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Caption: Once an endangered species, the resurgence of alligators is one of the great conservation success stories.
Seeing baby alligators is a real treat!
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Caption: Spending quality time with alligators during an airboat tour is sure to grow your appreciation and better your understanding of these incredible creatures.
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