Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, ...

Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the ...

Advocates say commercial alligator farming has helped preserve the species. Not all conservationists think that's a good thing, but for the farmers and luxury brands seeking to market their products ...

Louisiana's alligator farms play a crucial role in producing luxury goods and supporting conservation efforts, as they balance economic interests with ecological sustainability.

Get close to the prehistoric reptiles that returned from near extinction to become an emblem of conservation in south Florida ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As temperatures dip across Northeast Florida, zoo leaders at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm are making changes behind the scenes ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Alligators are a fact of Florida life, and they’ve been here a lot longer than we have. American alligators appeared about 84 million years ago, and their ancestors evolved more ...

A Louisiana farm that raises alligators for skins used in luxury goods also helps conserve the species. After the alligator was listed as endangered, the state proposed boosting numbers by having ...