Alligators in the Florida Sewer System Are "Abundant"

University Of Florida Researchers Said They Found An 'Abundance' Of Alligators In A Very Surprising Place

“It’s like something out of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Gregory Sweeney/Getty ImagesIt sounds like a whopper that your gampy would tell, but this one is totally real: There are alligators living in the sewers in Gainesville.A recent study conducted by the University of Florida found that the sewer systems designed to hold stormwater are home to a lot more than rain runoff.  “It’s like something out of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," Alan Ivory…

Alligators in the Florida Sewer System Are "Abundant"

Alligators Florida Everglades — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thierry Eidenweil Alligators have been living in Florida’s wastewater pipes. According to a University of Florida research, there were 35 distinct animal species in the stormwater sewer systems beneath Gainesville, including armadillos, frogs, raccoons, and yes, alligators. According to the study, as urbanization and development increase, “human-modified environments” become more prevalent…

Alligators in Florida’s Sewers? New Study Reveals a Shocking Urban Wildlife Highway

In Florida, the idea of alligators lurking in sewers is not just an urban legend—it’s a reality. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Florida has revealed that alligators, along with dozens of other species, are using stormwater sewers as unexpected highways through urban environments. The research, published in Urban Naturalist, sheds light on a hidden ecosystem beneath the streets, where wildlife is adapting to human-made s…