Why does lake Jessup have so many alligators?
Why does lake Jessup have so many alligators? Every year, female alligators lay their eggs on the shores of Lake Jesup. Then, commercial alligator farmers pay the state of Florida to collect a number of eggs. They raise these eggs in alligator farms, which breed alligators for their meat, skins, and skulls.
Which lake in the US has the most alligators?
“Lake Okeechobee has the most alligators, due to its size and availability of suitable habitat,” an FWC spokesperson said. That lake has about 30,000 alligators, but it's almost 30 times larger than Lake Jesup. So when it comes to population density, Lake Jesup might be No. 1.