Gators of The Rez

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There have been plenty of alligators spotted during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett.
There have been plenty of alligators spotted during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett.
The last time the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks counted alligators, they found more than 8,000 in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties alone.
The last time the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks counted alligators, they found more than 8,000 in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties alone.
Ross Barnett Resevoir is situated between Madison and Rankin counties.
Ross Barnett Resevoir is situated between Madison and Rankin counties.
That count was made over 14 years ago and it's estimated that number has increased greatly.
That count was made over 14 years ago and it’s estimated that number has increased greatly.
Alligators are native to the Pearl River, and the consequent Ross Barnett Reservoir, as well as nearly two thirds of the state of Mississippi.
Alligators are native to the Pearl River, and the consequent Ross Barnett Reservoir, as well as nearly two thirds of the state of Mississippi.
Alligators are a natural and important component of aquatic ecosystems in Mississippi.
Alligators are a natural and important component of aquatic ecosystems in Mississippi.
According to WAPT News, there has never been a case in recorded history of an alligator killing a human being in Mississippi.
According to WAPT News, there has never been a case in recorded history of an alligator killing a human being in Mississippi.
But just to be safe, enjoy the beauty of these creatures within the confines of this gallery.
But just to be safe, enjoy the beauty of these creatures within the confines of this gallery.