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December gator

December gator

Most alligators are well into their winter brumation by the holiday season, but this gator was out on Dec. 14. It's unusual to get gator pics in winter lig...
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Most alligators are well into their winter brumation by the holiday season, but this gator was out on Dec. 14. It's unusual to get gator pics in winter light.
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