Conservation and Captive care

BREEDING THE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR (ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS) IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

Published in: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa
Volume 40 , issue 1, pages: 100–101

DOI: 10.1080/04416651.1992.9650342

Author(s): A.E. ERIKSENCango Crocodile Ranch and Cheetahland, ,

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Abstract

Successful breeding of the American Alligator at the Cango Crocodile Ranch, after three former attempts, is discussed. Eggs have been laid since 1985, but only in 1989 was breeding successful. Poor hatching success was due to incorrect adult diet and poor incubation conditions.

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Conservation and Captive care

BREEDING THE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR (ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS) IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

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