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Orbit: Science for kids on the move!Why are alligator moms so awesome?
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Why are alligator moms so awesome?

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Did you know that American alligator moms build nests, guard their eggs, carry their babies to the water, and come running when their little ones call for help? They might just be contenders for Wild Critter Mom of the Year!

This week, we travel to Florida's Everglades National Park with Yvette Cano, director of education at Everglades National Park!

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© Cumbre KidsLength 27 min8 July 2026ScienceEducationalNatureUSAEpisodic

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Under 5s6-10ScienceEducationalNatureUSAEpisodic8 July 2026© Cumbre Kids

Did you know that American alligator moms build nests, guard their eggs, carry their babies to the water, and come running when their little ones call for help? They might just be contenders for Wild Critter Mom of the Year!

This week, we travel to Florida's Everglades National Park with Yvette Cano, director of education at Everglades National Park!

➡️ Part of the Wild Critters USA series, created with PBS Nature and the National Wildlife Federation

➡️ Learn more about Everglades National Park: https://www.nps.gov/ever

➡️ Ranger Rick magazine from the National Wildlife Federation: https://rangerrick.org

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Orbit Family Conversation Starters!

What's your favorite wetland animal mentioned in today's episode?Why do you think alligator moms spend so much time protecting their babies?How can one animal help many other animals survive in an ecosystem?Continue learning as a family!

Draw your own "gator hole" and imagine what animals might visit it during the dry season.Look at a map and find the Everglades in Florida. How is it different from where you live?Compare an alligator and a crocodile. How many differences can you find?

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