Describes the habits, habitats, and characteristics of the American alligator, how it is different from the crocodile, and how they care for their young.
An introduction to alligators, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.
A boy's heritage from his dying grandfather, who protects the alligators of their Louisiana swamp from poachers, is the knowledge of the ways of the swamp and how it should be kept undamaged. Includes information on alligators and swamps.
