As we prepare for this year's event -- and all the looks inspired by the theme, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology -- look back on 18 of the most outrageous fashion choices that would only happen at the Met Gala.
Biome: Southern Swamps. Classification: Reptiles. Biography: American alligators are important members of their ecosystem, and are regarded as keystone species. Many animals are affected by their existence. Young alligators are prey for wading birds, turtles, snakes, mammals, and larger alligators.Alligators over 4' are at the top of their food chain.As top predators, they are important in controlling prey numbers.any animals are affected by their existence. Young alligators are prey for wading birds, turtles, snakes, mammals, and larger alligators. Alligators over 4' are at the top of their food chain. As top predators, they are important in controlling prey numbers.
Description: American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) inhabit the southeastern United States. Once a federally listed endangered species, American alligators have recovered and are common in many areas of the Southeast.The species is still federally listed as threatened because it looks like the American crocodile, which is endangered.Alligators are long-lived animals whose life spans can exceed 60 years. Alligators and crocodiles are related. 2  However, alligators have rounded snouts, while most crocodile species have longer, pointed snouts. 3  Also, crocodiles occur only in tropical and subtropical areas (only south Florida in the United States), while alligators live in somewhat colder climates.