How did alligators get into Lake Worth?
How did alligators get into Lake Worth? Lake Worth is a man-made lake built in 1914. It impounds water from the Trinity River, whose channel forms a portion of Lake Worth. Prior to building Lake Worth, alligators were already native to the Trinity River shed and/or region.
Has an alligator ever been found in the Great Lakes?
Alligators are rarely found in the Great Lakes. Although some alligators thrive in freshwater, it's just too cold in the north for them to survive. They don't typically live farther north than North Carolina. It's unclear how the alligator arrived to Lake Michigan.