When you think of Florida, what is the first animal that pops in your mind? For many, it's the American Alligator. Many who have never been to Florida fear this massive reptile, and it is good to keep your distance, but alligators are beautiful creatures that as long as you don't harass them, will mind their own business. Since living in Florida, I have had countless opportunities to see wild alligators in local lakes, and I've learned some fascinating things about them.