Gators, Crocs and Other Yucky Swamp Creatures

Although there are no belching camels in the Florida Everglades, the area is home to about 1.5 million alligators, some 500 crocodiles, and over 400 other bird, mammal, and reptile species. In this informative and entertaining close-up look, viewers will learn the differences between mammals and reptiles (the latter are completely hairless, balding host Steve Greenberg points out); meet plenty of gators and baby crocs, as well as a snapping turtle, an opossum, and a red rat snake; and learn about marine biologist Joe Wasilewski's efforts to boost dwindling crocodile numbers. A fine follow-up to Belching Camel Productions' earlier Baby Animals, Mammals and More (VL-1/97), this is highly recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (R. Pitman)