A Mother's Touch, by David Dancey-Wood
Chinese alligator carrying a baby alligator in her mouth
Limited edition of just 99 Giclee prints
Print measures: 705mm x 375mm
 
Chinese alligators are solitary animals, except during the breeding season. During this time, males will fight for the right to mate with females, who will lay eggs in a nest constructed by the female.

Conservation:
Chinese alligators are critically endangered, with only an estimated 100-150 individuals remaining in the wild. Their habitat has been greatly reduced due to human development, and they are also hunted for their meat and skin.

Conservation efforts are being made to protect Chinese alligators and their habitats through breeding programs, habitat restoration, and public education. Zoos around the world, such as the Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri, USA, are actively involved in breeding programs to increase the population of Chinese alligators in captivity and release them into the wild.