Alligator Behavior and Life Cycle Quiz

What is the likely gender of an alligator over eight feet long in the Everglades?

• Juvenile

• Male

• Unknown

• Female

What behavior do male alligators exhibit during mating season?

• Caring for young

• Building nests

• Changing color

• Head slapping and fighting

How do alligators signal their readiness to mate?

• By changing color

• By bellowing

• By building nests

• By migrating

What determines the gender of an alligator embryo?

• The father's size

• The mother's diet

• The temperature of the incubating egg

• The size of the egg

What happens to the eggs in the warmest part of the alligator's nest?

• They are eaten by the mother

• They become females

• They become males

• They do not hatch

How long does a mother alligator guard her nest?

• Three months

• One month

• Two months

• Four months

What is the length of a baby alligator at birth?

• Eight inches

• Ten inches

• Six inches

• Four inches

How long does a mother alligator protect her young?

• Two years

• One year

• Four years

• Three years

How much does a young alligator grow each year?

• Three feet

• Half a foot

• One foot

• Two feet

How long does it take for an alligator to become fully grown?

• Ten years

• Twelve years

• Seven years

• Five years