The sound of an alligator bellow is not one you soon forget. The low, spine-chilling roar you hear from the marsh has a purpose, and it's not to spook you. In this YouTube video, a female alligator is ...

Male American alligators bellow to communicate with other alligators. The deep, guttural sound warns other males of their size and territory. Ever seen or heard a large male American alligator bellow?

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Adult male alligators bellow as a way of communicating with other alligators. They do this to demonstrate their size, protect territory and entice mates.