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Friday, June 22, 2012  There are a few things you should watch out for while visiting the Flint River.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; Hunters around the United States got some good news Monday as new guidelines were passed allowing liscenses to be purchased over the internet.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; Chehaw's zoo director says they have ways to keep their animals warm in cold weather, but other animals, like the alligators, have their own unique ways.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; Authorities with Albany's branch of the Department of Natural Resources say they're encountering more alligators in Albany, but there's no reason to worry.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Updated with video; For today’s Facebook Story of the Day you asked what the chances are of seeing an alligator in the Flint River. The chance, officials said, is high.

Monday, January 31, 2011  The adoption program, Aquadopt, helps buy food for the 1,200 fish, reptiles and birds at the Flint RiverQuarium. You can help by adopting turtles, frogs, snakes, fish, birds and alligators.

Sunday, May 24, 2009  Everybody has to eat-including the alligators at the Parks at Chehaw Zoo.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009  While alligators roam slews, rivers, lakes, and swamps; they also make their homes in ponds, especially on golf courses.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  Florida is well known for its alligators but there’s a strong population in south Georgia as well, with nearly 250,000 roaming the Peach State.  Over the last 20 years in Georgia about 12 alligator attacks on humans where recorded, and one fatality.