Send in the special investi-gator! An alligator was discovered this month in a freshwater pond in Freeport, Long Island — part of a growing trend of exotic, non-native pets being dumped in the region.

An alligator that had been illegally dumped in Cow Meadow Park and Preserve in Freeport has been rescued and taken to a licensed rehabilitator, according to the state Department of Environmental ...

Police in Florida relocated a thirsty alligator that was "apparently looking to crash happy hour" by joining patrons at a ...