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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveRanger and a school group all wave at the camera at the Barataria Preserve.
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Young alligator crawls through vegetation.  

Did You Know?
Alligators have two eyelids! The second inner eyelid is clear and used like goggles while the alligator is under water. These amazing reptiles have been around since before the dinosaurs, and they are designed for life in the water.

Last Updated: June 03, 2008 at 17:32 EST