Published in Simply Ecologist
Author Erzsebet Frey

Have you ever marveled at the sight of a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, transformed into something new and beautiful? Well, just like butterflies, alligators also undergo a remarkable transformation. But instead of wings, they shed their skin. Yes, you heard that right – these ancient reptiles shed their old skin to reveal a fresh and rejuvenated appearance. But why do they do it? And what secrets lie beneath their scaly exterior?