The color of blood depends on how much oxygen is in the blood; when here is plenty of oxygen, the blood is more reddish in color. The reason that this is so is because of a protein called HEMOGLOBIN, which carries the oxygen in your blood. When hemoglobin has a full oxygen load, it gives the blood a reddish color.
Egg Incubation. A female alligator lays between 35 and 90 eggs. Once the eggs are laid, she covers them with a layer of vegetation to keep them warm. The incubation period is 65 days and the temperature within in the nest plays a critical role during this time.
The longest life span of alligators living in captivity is recorded of an American alligator that died at the age of 85 in Paris, 1937. The oldest Chinese alligator lived was recorded at 60 â 70 years. According to researchers, alligators are not the Methuselahs for which they are generally known for; besides, less than 10% of the young live up to two years old. However, the average life span of alligators in the wild is estimated at 50 years. Alligators fancy living in fresh water while crocodiles can bear salt water. Alligators are strong territorial animals as they defend their territories actively.