In what parts of the United States do alligators occur?
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The American Alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) is found only in the southeastern part of the United States, from the Carolinas, down to Florida and over to Texas. The Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis) is very rare and can only be found in the Yangtze River Basin in China. Alligators inhabit primarily fresh water to brackish water areas, although they can occasionally be found in salt water. However, alligators lack the salt-extracting glands of crocodiles and are unable to survive in salt water for extended periods of time. The highest populations of alligators are found in Florida and Louisiana. In Florida, alligators can be found in almost every single body of water, with the highest concentrations being in the Central Florida to South Florida region. Examples of prime alligator habitat are swamps, marshes, lakes, and drainage canals. --http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Habitat
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