You may be surprised that the largest, freshwater fish in North America may be swimming in the Mississippi River under the I-20/Hwy. 80 bridges at Vicksburg as you are reading this. The Alligator Gar ...

This "living fossil" can grow as large as an alligator, has two rows of needle-sharp teeth, and such strong armor that it survived predatory dinosaurs.

The Mississippi is the second largest river in the United States. It nearly bisects the entire continental U.S., beginning in ...

FOREIGN animal species can turn invasive if it escapes or is set free, especially if they do not have natural predators here.

The dead fish - thought to be an alligator gar - can grow up to 10ft long and weigh 350lbs and is normally found in North America. Tyrese Martin, 16, found it while walking to school on Thursday ...

On September 2, Red Antler Processing owner Shane Smith was examining the stomach contents of a 750-pound Mississippi alligator that had been brought to his wild game processing and hunting store ...

Please verify your email address. Alligator Gar A carnivorous fish with brilliant purple scales, the Alligator Gar is named after its long snout and rows of large teeth. Aquatic life flourishes in ...

Enjoy what you're reading? Get content from The Alligator delivered to your inbox Florida looked to seal the match in the third set, but Mississippi State matched the competition.The Bulldogs went ...

Mississippi is a diverse place that is rich in culture and with that comes a lot of interesting and beautiful places to visit ...

Read on to see the terrifying animals that aren't nearly so dangerous as they look... Various fantasy authors have played with the image of a cloaked spectre gliding through the dark, and manta rays ...

The Gators are also allowing their opponents to convert on third down at a 42 percent clip. Mississippi State struggled to consistently move the ball down the field in its 41-17 home loss against ...

In February 2023, a Florida weatherman shared a compelling image showing a massive alligator seemingly staring down a photographer on a golf course. “Welcome to Florida, home to Jurassic Park ...