According to The Miami Herald alligators have 80 teeth in their mouths at any given time. They are constantly growing and shedding teeth with new ones replacing the old ones. Alligators typically have about 2000 teeth in their lifetime.
How many teeth does an alligator have?
An alligator has 80 teeth.
How often do alligators lose their teeth?
Alligators lose their teeth about once a week.
How many new teeth does an alligator grow in a year?
An alligator can grow up to 3000 new teeth in a year.
How long do alligators live?
Alligators can live up to 50 years in captivity.
What do alligators eat?
Alligators eat fish birds other reptiles and mammals.
Where do alligators live?
Alligators live in swamps marshes and rivers in the southeastern United States.
How big do alligators get?
Male alligators can grow to be 15 feet long while female alligators can grow to be 10 feet long.
What is the difference between alligators and crocodiles?
Alligators have rounder snouts while crocodiles have narrower V-shaped snouts.
How much does an alligator weigh?
Male alligators can weigh up to 1000 pounds while female alligators can weigh up to 500 pounds.
What is the biggest alligator ever recorded?
The biggest alligator ever recorded was 19 feet 2 inches long.
How fast can alligators move on land?
Alligators can move up to 11 miles per hour on land.
How fast can alligators swim?
Alligators can swim up to 20 miles per hour.
What is the skin of an alligator used for?
Alligator skin is used for making boots belts and purses.
What is the average number of eggs laid by a female alligator?
The average number of eggs laid by a female alligator is 35 to 40.
How long does it take for alligator eggs to hatch?
Alligator eggs take about 65 days to hatch.
