An alligator was a large reptile.
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Alligators had small brains, evolved on Earth millions of years ago, and survived the extinction of the dinosaurs. (ENT episode: "Azati Prime")
Alligators could move in quick bursts, but couldn't maintain the pace for long distances. They laid hidden and ambushed prey when it passed by. (Last Unicorn RPG module: Star Trek: The Original Series Core Game Book)
A stuffed alligator hung from the ceiling of Sisko's Creole Kitchen in New Orleans. Joseph Sisko joked to his grandson Jake Sisko that the alligator was only in stasis and at night guarded the restaurant. (DS9 episode: "Homefront") Jake also had a toy alligator. (DS9 novel: Lesser Evil)
Alligator was among the Cajun cuisine specials at Old N'awlins Kitchen in New Orleans. (Last Unicorn RPG - Starfleet Academy module: A Cadet's Guide to Sector 001 Earth)
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Template:Earth flora and fauna
External links[]
- Alligator article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Alligator article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.