Researchers wrangle 12-foot gator on expedition into Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

1 September, 2026
Researchers wrangle 12-foot gator on expedition into Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

Researchers at the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center are helping build a deeper understanding of South Carolina’s alligator population through hands-on field research, including capturing, measuring and tagging individual animals. This Post and Courier photo gallery offers a behind-the-scenes look at that work and the researchers studying how environmental conditions may be influencing alligator behavior and habitat across the Lowcountry.