See ya later, alligator! 🐊 Alligators can be surprisingly fast, but their speed depends on the environment. On Land: Alligators can sprint up to 11-15 mph (18-24 km/h) in short bursts, usually when lunging or escaping danger. They tire quickly and aren’t built for long chases. Same. In Water: They’re much faster and more agile swimmers, reaching speeds of up to 20 mph (32 km/h) when propelled by their powerful tails. Ambush Advantage: Alligators rely on stealth and quick bursts of speed to catc

81K views · 1K reactions | Smiley the alligator is on the move! Check out the way he uses his tail to propel himself through the water. Alligators can swim as fast as 20 mph and run in bursts of 35 mph!This handsome guy is about 45 years old. Did you grow up visiting Smiley or have you gotten to know him more recently? Thanks to zoo visitor Kirbea for capturing Smiley swimming. | Potawatomi Zoo | Facebook

1.1M views · 12K reactions | Too close for comfort! A group of children and parents had a terrifying encounter with an alligator when it started swimming toward them at a Texas state park. | Breitbart | Facebook