“My Mama says that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush.” -Bobby Boucher 🐊⁣ ⁣ They get by. Alligators have between 74 and 80 teeth in their jaws at any given time, and as teeth wear down or fall out they are replaced. An alligator can go through over 2,000 teeth in its lifetime. ⁣ ⁣ Alligators have remained unchanged for millions of years and their ancestors date back to the time of dinosaurs. With their long tails, scales, and giant jaws with sharp teeth, these predators are often a symbol of fear in the swamp. Alligators are important engineers who help maintain wetland ecosystems in both the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve. Let’s not get too close though. Keep a safe distance from alligators at all times. If you find yourself too close, back away slowly. Do not assume (you know what they say) that alligators are slow and sluggish. They are extremely quick and agile and will defend themselves when cornered. They rarely chase people, bu...