Alligators, like this one spotted in Myrtle Beach in 2019, are critical in maintaining a balanced South Carolina ecosystem. Jason Lee jlee@thesunnews.com From state parks to social media, alligators ...

The cold winter months are the most difficult time of year for many animal species. To cope with the challenges of falling temperatures and a lack of food, some of them undergo a period of dormancy.

From state parks to social media, alligators crossings, like this one seen in Murrells Inlet, are racking up attention this summer. Growing up to roughly 13 feet in length in the Palmetto State, ...