majestic alligator lying in wait among wetland foliage at dusk wildlife in natural habitat

wetlands powerful mississippi ecosystem southern usa conservation outdoors bayou marshland subtropical riparian eyes fauna alligator frightening close reptile swamp animal theme alert predator marsh danger river everglades wild florida cold blooded amphibious water american gator habitat carnivore skin menacing ominous camouflage teeth ecology scales lurking majestic hunting wildlife nocturnal survival nature lying wait wetland foliage dusk natural generative