James said that alligators are not listed as a dangerous animal in the state, because it’s a non native species. Unfortunately they were not, and the sight of the cold, dead reptile was rather sad. However, even northern Alabama has much milder winters than West Virginia, and there is no chance of them ever becoming established here. Well, at least in West Virginia, both may become lucrative. Fish are on their own. I hope not but i need to know, thanks The other native crocodilian is the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). The ice age ended 13,000 years ago, and alligators have not been able to expand its range far enough north or enough inland to be in West Virginia. I love learning about the animals in my state, unless it is a snake! There are alligators in Merchants Millpond State Park in … I have challenged the wildlife park to either change its sign or provide scientific evidence that alligators are indigenous to West Virginia. American alligators … Nope. Spoil Your Taste Buds With A Trip To Later Alligator Restaurant In West Virginia. The first is by paddling the Bartram Canoe Trail. ALLIGATORS IN VIRGINIA? These alligators are outside their native range, and they also are living in a somewhat cooler climate than they normally would experience. Currently, I know that alligators are <10 miles south of the VA/NC line. Jeff Humphries “Allegheny Alligators” “snot otters” “devil dogs” All of these vividly descriptive commonly used names are describing the same creature, the giant salamander of the Appalachian Mountains known as the hellbender (Crytobranchus alleganiensis). Virginia requires a permit to keep alligators. Fish are on their own. American crocodiles and caimans are olive-brown in color and have more pointed snouts. Curtis Taylor, in an Associated Press report on the incident, upheld Huffman’s judgment. So let's ignore them for a moment, and look at how alligators are actually (and could potentially) move from North Carolina to Virginia. Recently, there have been some photos circulating around social media about a juvenile (~2 ft. long) American alligator seen near the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The wildlife in West Virginia is absolutely fascinating! While visiting a wildlife park in Florida, I noticed that the sign at the alligator exhibit stated that West Virginia is the northern range of the American alligator. None. You’ll easily find many reasons to head out to the city of Wheeling, but one of our favorites happens to be for the sole purpose of eating our way around this area of West Virginia. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they're already there. What do dead chickens and hungry alligators have in common? Tags: Environment Well, at least in West Virginia, both may become lucrative. Some of the more dangerous animals of West Virginia are now completely extinct, such as the mammoth, giant bear, vampire bat, and Jefferson’s ground sloth. What do dead chickens and hungry alligators have in common? The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is in the process of transporting the alligator to the Oglebay Park outdoor wildlife program, said Lt. David James, DNR law enforcement officer. If there is another gator on the loose, authorities said they don't think people or dogs are in immediate danger. A citizen could own a dog that is 99 percent wolf and one percent domestic canine without any regulation.

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