The findings, published in the journal Human-Wildlife Interactions, suggest that most gator bites shouldn’t be viewed as ...

There have been 490 alligator attacks in Florida since 1948, including 27 that were fatal, according to the Florida Fish and ...

Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a study by ...

A new study suggests risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites.

Most people were bitten while engaging in moderate-risk behaviors, such as swimming in areas known to be inhabited by gators.