It's alligator mating season here in Florida, which means gators are more active and highly aggressive than any other time of the year. With an estimated 1.25 million alligators in the state, you should assume that every body of fresh or brackish water has a gator in it. I recently saw three large gators on my walk through Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs, including this one here, munching on a snack. Video: C. Harlan | Floricuas

Although their mating call sounds monstrous, alligators are not monsters. Alligator attacks on humans are relatively rare, with an average of only six fatal attacks per year in the United States. Most alligator attacks on humans are the result of the animal feeling threatened or provoked, such as when humans encroach on their territory or attempt to feed them. Tune into our livestreams right here on facebook to learn more about the amazing alligator! #gators #americanalligator #matingcall #allig

Two partnered Sandhill cranes display courtship behavior, these mating rituals include an elaborate dance with cranes spreading their wings, leaping in the air, while vocalizing together. Sandhill cranes are monogamous with their mates and will breed as a pair for life unless something happens to one of the mates, then they will select another partner. The cranes you see here are migratory and use Florida as their wintering grounds, when not in Florida these cranes will make their annual migrati

🐊Springtime courtship in action!🐊 Albert & Nancy have been showing classic alligator courtship behavior, with Albert performing a bellowing display to attract Nancy as a mate. Female alligators (cows) prefer males (bulls) that are larger than them, and bellowing is a key way for males to show off their size — the deeper the bellow, the bigger the alligator!💪 This is a natural part of the breeding season, so keep an eye (and an ear!) out for more fascinating behaviors from our alligator pair!�