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It is the 41st largest lake in the state of Florida.It is approximately 4 by 1 mile (6.4 by 1.6 km) and 10 to 15 feet (3.0 to 4.6 m) deep. [2] Located adjacent to the City of Melbourne, it is the single most important source of fresh water for the city and the surrounding areas.
The largest and most alligator-infested lake in the state has more than 9,000 alligators confirmed to be living in it, with another 21,000 estimated to be lurking in the same water.
Alligators live in the waters and wetlands of every county in Florida. The state has more than 7,800 freshwater lakes and 1,200 freshwater rivers that are a gator’s preferred habitat.
Florida may be known for its sugar-sand beaches, but many lakes and rivers provide fresh water for residents of the Sunshine State. These residents include alligators – thousands of them.
Lake Apopka, Florida 530.86 cm not listed not listed not listed not listed Estimated by Allan Woodward to have been 421.64 cm using head to length formula. [38] [39] November 11, 2010 St Johns River, Florida 435.61 cm 297 kg not listed not listed 435.61 cm [40] August 23, 2012 Lake Talquin, Florida 426.72 cm not listed not listed 60.325 cm
Additionally, several extinct species of alligator are known from fossil remains. Alligators first appeared during the late Eocene epoch about 37 million years ago. [1] The name "alligator" is likely an anglicized form of el lagarto, the Spanish term for "the lizard", which early Spanish explorers and settlers in Florida called the alligator. [2]
When a storm approaches, alligators can sense changes in pressure. "If a hurricane is moving in, they are likely preparing to hunker down," University of Florida's Justin R. Dalaba and Frank J ...
Lake Washington (Lushootseed: x̌ačuʔ) [3] [a] is a large freshwater lake adjacent to the city of Seattle, Washington, United States. [4] It is the largest lake in King County and the second largest natural lake in the state of Washington , after Lake Chelan .