Why do alligators need a warm climate?

A.

They need to live in a place with enough food.

B.

They cannot produce enough heat to keep their bodies warm.

C.

They have scales rather than hair, which keeps them too hot.

D.

Large bodies require warm areas to live.

The answer is B. They cannot produce enough heat to keep their bodies warm.

In order to survive, the alligators rely on warm weather, and they are most active when the environment is 82-92 degrees Fahrenheit. They can survive below or above this temperature range but they may spend that time struggling to stay warm or stay cool.