What is a baby alligator called?

A baby alligator is also known as a hatchling. When a female alligator lays her eggs, she will typically lay around 20-50 eggs in a nest made of vegetation and mud. The eggs will incubate for about 60-65 days before hatching.

When the hatchlings emerge from their eggs, they are around 6-8 inches long and weigh just a few ounces. Baby alligators are very vulnerable to predators, so they will stay close to their mother for protection and guidance. They will also learn how to hunt and swim from their mother.

Baby alligators will feed on small fish, insects, and other small animals. As they grow, they will transition to a diet of larger prey such as fish, turtles, and birds. Alligators grow very quickly, reaching about 4-5 feet in length within their first year.

It is important to remember that alligators, even baby ones, are wild animals and should be observed from a safe distance in their natural habitat. Approaching or trying to interact with a baby alligator can be dangerous.