When you think of Georgia’s wild animals, you probably think of deer, different types of birds, squirrels, and other cute little critters. The first thing you think of probably isn’t alligators… but maybe it should be! In fact, according to a new report by World Atlas, a Georgia river is one of the 6 most alligator-inhabited rivers. Keep scrolling to find out more!
Which river in Georgia is the most alligator-infested?
That would be the Savannah River, along the Georgia-South Carolina border. The Savannah River, which runs almost 315 miles, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, is a huge habitat for gators.
World Atlas states,
[The Savannah River’s] lower stretches, where tidal influence mixes with freshwater, host extensive marshes, swamps, and nearby lakes that host significant numbers of alligators. These bodies of water provide both food sources and breeding areas, with younglings taking advantage of quieter backwaters while adults patrol the deeper channels.
How many alligators live in Georgia?
World Atlas reports that the alligator population of Georgia is between 200,000 and 250,000 alligators. Now, that’s a lot of gators!
If you want to see an alligator in real life, the best way is by booking a nature tour with an experienced guide! That will keep you safe and help you get the most out of viewing these majestic creatures.
Which other rivers made the list of the most alligator infested in the country?
All of the most alligator filled rivers in the U.S. are located in the Southern part of the country. They are (in no particular order):
- St. Johns River, Florida
- Pascagoula River Basin, Mississippi
- Pearl River, Louisiana
- Savannah River, South Carolina And Georgia
- Brazos River, Texas
- Waccamaw River, North And South Carolina