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Chinese Alligator

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  • What is one reason Chinese alligators are endangered?
    Habitat loss and farming taking over their wetlands
  • Do Chinese alligators live in saltwater or freshwater?
    Freshwater
  • What sound do baby Chinese alligators make before hatching?
    Chirping sounds
  • Why are Chinese alligators important?
    They help keep wetland ecosystems healthy by controlling animal populations
  • Where do they hibernate?
    In burrows underground
  • Where do Chinese alligators live?
    In eastern China
  • Do alligators have feathers or scales?
    Scales
  • What shape is an alligator’s mouth?
    Long and pointy
  • Are Chinese alligators big or small compared to American alligators?
    smaller
  • What color is the Chinese alligator’s skin?
    Dark gray or black
  • What color are a Chinese alligator’s eyes?
    Yellow or brown
  • How long do the eggs take to hatch?
    About 2 months
  • How many Chinese alligators are left in the wild today?
    Fewer than 150
  • Can alligators walk on land?
    Yes
  • About how long can a Chinese alligator grow?
    Around 5 feet
  • Are Chinese alligators active during the day or night?
    Night (they are nocturnal)
  • What season do Chinese alligators hibernate in?
    Winter
  • How many eggs does a Chinese alligator mother usually lay?
    Around 20–40 eggs
  • What helps Chinese alligators breathe while most of their body is underwater?
    Their eyes and nostrils are on top of their heads
  • Where can many Chinese alligators be found now for protection?
    In nature reserves and zoos
  • How many legs does an alligator have?
    Four
  • What kind of animal is an alligator?
    reptile
  • Are Chinese alligators endangered?
    Yes
  • What do Chinese alligators eat?
    Fish, snails, small mammals, and birds