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.
Species: mississippiensis. Description: American alligators are the largest reptiles in the United States. They can grow to be over 12 feet long and they have strong jaws and a long, powerful tail. Alligators have dark colored skin with small bony scales, called scutes. cousin of the alligator, the American crocodile, is very rare in the U.S. and only a few thousand individuals live on the southern tip of Florida. To tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile, look at the mouth. Alligators have a wide, round snout, compared to the long, thin mouth of the crocodile.