US Department of the Interior(@Interior):You might want to turn your volume up for this one. That's the unmistakable bellow of an American alligator. During the breeding season, male alligators produce these deep, booming calls to announce their presence, attract females, and let rivals know who's occupying the territory. Video at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Video description: An alligator moves through the water in a wetland as it bellows loudly.

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You might want to turn your volume up for this one. That's the unmistakable bellow of an American alligator. During the breeding season, male alligators produce these deep, booming calls to announce their presence, attract females, and let rivals know who's occupying the territory. Video at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Video description: An alligator moves through the water in a wetland as it bellows loudly.