"Their metabolism slows down so they're able to not breathe as often, so they don't have to come to the surface as often," said Susan Heisey, a supervisory ranger at the national wildlife refuge. "These alligators have been on this earth a long time and they've made it through."
Susan Heisey (1984-1986), Wanda Link (1973-1977), Shauna Efkovich (1983-1987), Erica Swingholm (1992-1996), Joy McManus (1990-1992), Douglas Munson (1977-1981)