Alligator gar are the largest species in the gar family of freshwater fish, and they can grow as large as 10 feet and 300 pounds. ... (the same bone as the human stapes in the inner ear).

Contaminants in the alligator gar's environment also can build up within the fish, potentially making them harmful for human consumption. TEXAS WILDLIFE: 10-foot alligator causes Houston 'traffic ...

The alligator gar, the largest of the clan, thrived in North America’s Mississippi Valley until the 19th century, ... • Human-like traits, ...

A Prehistoric Predator. The alligator gar is often called a “living fossil” because it has existed for over 100 million years! In fact, its lineage dates back to the time of the dinosaurs ...

From alleged human attacks by giant alligator gar to accusations of decimating gamefish populations, gator gar have garnered their share of hatred—so much so that in the 1930s, the Texas Game ...

“People think it’s an alien, a humanoid,” the Kentucky angler said of the animal before catching a world record alligator gar in Texas.

In Illinois, wildlife officials believe that alligator gar may help fight the spread of invasive Asian carp, which are on the invading the Great Lakes. Gator gar commonly feed on carp but pose ...

“People think it’s an alien, a humanoid,” the Kentucky angler said of the animal before catching a world record alligator gar in Texas.