Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) Like many crocodilians, the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) opens its mouth for long periods in warm conditions to vent heat. (more) How Long Can Alligators Live? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/How-Long-Can-Alligators-Live Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 2, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Alligators can live for about 50 years in the wild and even longer in captivity, often surpassing the 70-year mark. Their extended life span in captivity is supported by regular feeding and controlled environments such as zoos, where there are no predators. For instance, Muja, an American alligator at the Belgrade zoo, has been alive since the 1930s, making it about 90 years old. Saturn, an alligator that survived the World War II bombings in Berlin and was later transferred to the Soviet Union, lived to about 84 years. Both American and Chinese alligators share this longevity, although the Chinese ...(100 of 142 words)

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