Weird weather tales: How gators deal with extreme heat, freezing cold

From the extreme heat to the blistering cold (yes, even in the Sunshine State), alligators, like humans, have to adapt.

Alligators are present in all 67 Florida counties.

Underwater alligators deal with a cold snap by floating toward the top and sticking their nose out to breathe. It’s a process called “brumation.”

When it comes to animals, alligators are likely among the toughest in the world — and they’ve got the reputation to prove it.

Tough as they are, though, the cold-blooded reptiles are not immune to weather woes.

The Top 3 states in which most alligators are found — Louisiana, Florida and Texas , respectively — have a reputation of their own for weather. From the extreme heat to the blistering cold (yes, even in the Sunshine State), alligators , like humans, have to