Arkansas Outdoors

I know what you’re thinking, alligators look slow and prehistoric but the truth is, alligators can get some speed if they want to! Alligators can run fast and an alligator’s swim speed is quite high! Have you ever seen one of those nature shows where a deer walks up to the edge of the water […]

Let’s say you’re walking your dog near a body of water where alligators are known to live and you’re wondering if your little Fluffy is safe; well, I wouldn’t count on it. Alligators will eat dogs and there have been many reports to prove it. Alligators don’t stalk dogs but they will eat them if

Have you ever been walking or driving near a swampy area and wondered if there is an alligator in the water? I sure have! Not only are alligators camouflaged to look like logs, they are also very good at hiding just under the surface of the water. I have often wondered how long alligators can

Some people think alligators look like giant lizards while others think they look more like dinosaurs. No matter which side of the fence you are on, there is a lot of mystery around these animals and one common question is, ” How long do alligators live?” Personally, I always thought that an alligator’s lifespan was

Alligators can be a scary sight if you’re camping or on a walk near their territory. They are so well camouflaged that sometimes you don’t even notice they are there before you are closer than you want to be! Since we have alligators here in Arkansas, I began to wonder, how fast can alligators run?