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The courtship and mating behaviors of alligators are filled with unique practices that might not be commonly known.
[Bellowing Calls]
It begins with a bellow.
Males bellow deeply, producing infrasound vibrations that ripple through the water.
This signals readiness to mate and invites females for courtship.
These vibrations cause the water to visually "dance" on their backs.
[Integumentary Sensory Organs (ISO)]
Near the jaws of the alligator, there are sensory organs called integumentary sensory organs (ISO),
and females use these ISOs to help locate males and engage in courtship behaviors.
[Mating Dance(Synchronized Movements)]
Males and females engage in a synchronized ballet, moving gracefully, mirroring each other’s movements, feeling the rhythms of the water and the beats of their hearts. This is a form of mating dance.
A male alligator may gently rub his snout against the female or softly tap her jaws during the courtship dance.
Some alligators blow bubbles and exhale sharply through their nostrils as part of their courtship dance.
The actual mating act often takes place underwater and can last for several minutes.
Female alligators typically favor larger and stronger males who can defend prime territories, with vocalizations, physical health. By choosing mates with desired traits, female alligators boost the chances of their offspring inheriting advantageous features, improving their survival and reproductive prospects.
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Reference and Media Credits : Film Footage courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.,
(author and title)
Structure, innervation and response properties of integumentary sensory organs in crocodilians
Duncan B. Leitch and Kenneth C. Catania
Journal of Experimental Biology. 2012 Dec 1; 215(23): 4217–4230.
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